Cumbrian climbers beaten by Annapurna

The Annapurna range in the Himalayas. Credit: PA

Two Cumbrian climbers have returned home - alive - after attempting to scale one of the world's most dangerous mountain ranges.

Annapurna, in the Himalayas, has claimed the lives of 40% of people who have attempted to climb it.

Jamie Annetts from Staveley and Matt Stapely from Penrith attempted to scale the 7,937-metre Annapurna II peak.

Famous Cumbrian climber Sir Chris Bonnington was the first person to climb Annapurna II in 1960, and only 15 people have made it to the top since.

Jamie climbing in the Lake District. Credit: ITV Border

After three weeks of everything going to plan, the climbers were forced to retreat by high winds, freezing temperatures and a medical emergency.

At 6,200 metres high, Jamie began to struggle:

The climbers say they won't try to tackle Annapurna again, but have plans in the pipeline to scale plenty more mountains.