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I climbed the world’s highest trekking peak – it was beautiful, but don’t underestimate it

Mera Peak is known as the world's highest trekking peak – but is that moniker at odds with the facts on the ground? Captain Sean Mackey goes in search of an answer

Team members of the British Army expedition approaching the 6476m summit of Mera Peak, with early morning light illuminating Mount Everest in the background