A GROUP of intrepid adventurers from Pembrokeshire who are taking on a Himalayan trek for charity have contacted home to say they are safe well - after reports the area has been hit by unusually high levels of snow, claiming the lives of 12 people.

The Paul Sartori Foundation has confirmed that the 37-strong team, which set off for Nepal on October 9, made contact with their families today to let them know they are safe as concerns grew about unseasonal weather.

Fundraising coordinator Toni Dorkings said the team had stayed in the village of Sikles overnight rather than camping and morale was high.

“Everybody is absolutely fine, people have phoned their families.

“Spirits are really high and they are having such a lovely time,” she added.

Those taking part in the challenge have raised at least £2,800 each to take part in the challenge, which is sure to be made much harder by the unseasonal weather, with the money helping to fund the vital support provided by the Foundation.

At least 12 trekkers have been killed with others believed trapped or are missing following blizzards and avalanches in the Himalayas last week, with the adverse weather thought to be triggered by the tail of the Hudhud cyclone.