The University of Bedfordshire is sponsoring Partha to help in the research into global warming. Professor Angus Duncan, Head of the Research Graduate School, said: “We are delighted to be supporting Partha in this project. Much of this information will not have been documented and would otherwise be lost as the older people progressively pass away.”

Press coverage in Luton News supporting Partha's Mount Everest challenge.

A great article looking into his motivation, aims, sponsorship and research work which is now shaping and contributing to his Mount Everest Challenge. Partha is largely funding the £30,000 trip himself, but is sponsored by the University of Bedfordshire, Toodall, Crystal Units, TG Solar and his own company National Sameday.

• 2010 Ben Nevis, Tower Ridge - 1,344m
• 2007 Mt Ama Dablam, Himalayas - 6,876m
• 2007 Weissmies, Switzerland - 4,006m
• 2006 Island peak, Himalayas - 6,250m
• 2006 Petit Aiguille Verte, France - 4,000m
• 2005 Base Camp Everest - 5,800m
  
  All Himalayan climbing would not be possible without the invaluable help and support of the Sherpas.

• 2003 Summit of Mount Blanc - 4,810m
• 2003 Mount Blanc de Tacul, France - 4,248 m
• 2003 Cosmiques Route, France - 3,849m
• 2003 Cairngorms, Scotland
• 2002 Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa - 5,685m