EX-DRAGON star Richard Parks told of his apprehension ahead of the latest stage in his quest to climb the seven highest mountains in the the seven continents.

The former rugby player whose mission was in jeopardy after developing frost bite on a big toe after climbing Mount Everest said: "It's great to be back in the game so to speak although I'm apprehensive about how things will turn out."

He went on to thank everyone who had helped him to keep his dream alive: "It's everyone who's helped me do that; specialists, consultants, podiatrist, chiropodist, everyone at the South Wales MS Therapy Centre at the hyperbaric chamber, friends, family, 737 Challenge team, sponsors and all the amazing messages of support from everyone following the challenge. We're all part of the journey."