Lukas Joinery

13/08/2026

Najlepszy prezent urodzinowy i niesamowita niespodzianka! 🏍️🎁
​Dzisiaj są moje urodziny, ale to nie ja dostałem dziś główny prezent, tylko ktoś zrobił absolutnie wyjątkowy gest dla naszej zbiórki!
​Przed chwilą pod nasz dom podjechał motocyklista, wrzucił do skrzynki kopertę z podpisem "Lukasz - All the very best!!" i... £100 w gotówce na naszą zbiórkę dla Macmillan Cancer Support! 💳✨
​Kimkolwiek jesteś, drogi motocyklisto – ogromne, prosto z serca DZIĘKUJĘ! Tego typu gesty dają niesamowitą energię i dodają skrzydeł na ostatniej prostej przygotowań do Himalajów. 🇳🇵🏔️
​Każdy funt przybliża nas do celu. Dziękuję wszystkim, którzy wspierają ten projekt!

​➡️ Link do zbiórki znajdziecie w pierwszym komentarzu!

The best birthday surprise ever! 🏍️🎁
​Today is my birthday, but the biggest gift didn't go to me—it went straight to our fundraiser!
​A mystery biker just pulled up to the house and dropped an envelope through the door with a note saying "Lukasz - All the very best!!" and £100 inside for Macmillan Cancer Support! 💳✨
​Whoever you are, mate—a massive THANK YOU from the bottom of my heart! Gestures like this give an unbelievable boost of energy as we head into the final weeks of training for Nepal. 🇳🇵🏔️
​Every single pound brings us closer to our goal. Thank you to everyone supporting this journey!
​➡️ Fundraiser link in the first comment!

https://www.justgiving.com/page/lukasz-netkowski-1?utm_medium=FR&utm_source=CL&utm_campaign=FR-heroes_FRPo_Overall-Weekly_ukvarB

07/06/2026

🛠️ Small shed, BIG transformation! From a rusty storage corner to a backyard oasis 🪵✨
​Got an old, weathered shed in your garden that has seen better days? Before you think about tearing it down, you need to see this! 👇
​✅ The Smart Extension – We utilized the empty patio space right next to it to build a sturdy, wooden lean-to shelter.
​✅ The Ultimate Chill Zone – Added a cozy outdoor seating set under the new canopy, creating the perfect spot for a morning coffee (or hiding from sudden rain! 🌧️☕).

04/06/2026

Typical Scottish summer day 🌧️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

03/06/2026

Replacing the traditional spindles with a sleek glass balustrade has completely transformed this staircase. It instantly brought so much light, openness, and a contemporary feel to the whole hallway. What do you think of this transformation? 🛠️📐
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28/05/2026

Work in progress 🚧✍️

23/05/2026

We are back from the roof of the Cairngorms! The second-highest peak in the UK, Ben Macdui (1,309m), is officially ticked off! 🥾✨
​It was an incredible day, and the raw plateau landscape—including some massive patches of snow!—gave us a perfect taste of what awaits me soon in Nepal. However, this trek was truly special because my wife hiked up to the summit right by my side!
🥰 Walking together, supporting each other on the tough climbs, and that ultimate satisfaction at the top... I couldn't have dreamed of a better motivation to keep pushing forward.
​By the way, the new 3 High Passes Trek 2026 expedition t-shirt passed its official baptism of fire today. Seeing the pass altitudes printed —Kongma La 5,535m, Cho La 5,420m, Renjo La 5,360m—is a powerful reminder of the massive challenge ahead.
​Every single step we took today brings us closer to our goal: raising £5,535 for Macmillan Cancer Support in memory of my parents. The road to the roof of the world takes plenty of sweat, but your incredible support and messages give us wings! 🎗️❤️
​Thank you all for being a part of this journey!
​👉 Check out our fundraising page and chip in if you can:
https://www.justgiving.com/page/lukasz-netkowski-1?utm_medium=FR&utm_source=CL

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20/05/2026

Working away, but I definitely need to come back and walk on those hills as part of my preparations for the Himalayas trek! ⛰️🚶‍♀️🏔️

18/05/2026

Starting the week with some digging! ⛏️

08/05/2026

Hi.
​Preparations for the Three High Passes Trek have entered a new phase.
For over 4 months, I have been toughening my body in the Scottish mountains, but I know the real test will come in September 2026.
​In the Himalayas, I will face opponents I don’t encounter in Scotland: a severe lack of oxygen and an extreme high-altitude climate.

​🧪 The Battle for Every Breath
At the altitudes I must conquer – especially on Kongma La (5,535m) – the oxygen level drops to about 50% of what we have here in Inverness.
​Every step is an effort comparable to sprinting up to the 10th floor of a building.

​The body works at 200% of its normal capacity, and the blood thickens to transport what little energy remains to the muscles.

​This is exactly why I train with a weighted pack – I must condition my lungs to work in an oxygen deficit.

​❄️ Conditions That Do Not Forgive
The Himalayas are not just about height; they are a weather system that changes in minutes:
​Deadly Cold: Even in September, temperatures on the passes can drop to -15°C, and gusty winds make the "feels like" temperature significantly lower.

​Treacherous Ice: On the technical Cho La (5,420m) pass, I will have to cross a glacier. Here, any mistake can lead to a dangerous fall, which is why I am currently honing my conditioning and balance.

​Harsh Sun and Sudden Blizzards: UV exposure is massive there, and in an instant, a clear blue sky can turn into a blinding white wall of snow.
​🎗️ Why am I doing this?

This expedition is not just a battle against thin air, freezing cold, and my own weaknesses across three passes above 5,000 meters. It is a tribute to my Parents.

​Both fought the toughest battle imaginable – the battle against cancer. I witnessed their suffering and the incredible strength they showed every single day. Sadly, cancer took them both after a long and difficult struggle. This expedition is dedicated to their memory.

​The timing is not a coincidence.

I am setting off in September because September 22nd, 2026, will mark the 10th anniversary of my Mother’s passing. I want to be there at that time, close to the heavens on the roof of the world, to honor her memory and show that the fight they fought has not been forgotten.

​Every heavy breath on the trail and every frozen finger has a purpose. I want to raise £5,535 for Macmillan Cancer Support.
This amount symbolizes the altitude of the highest point of my journey. Fighting cancer is the hardest mountain in the world – I want to help those who have to climb it every day.

​Join my mission and support the cause:
👉 https://www.justgiving.com/page/lukasz-netkowski-1...

​Every share of this post is like an extra dose of oxygen for me on the trail! Thank you! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇳🇵
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06/05/2026

Hi everyone!
I am thrilled to announce that in 2026, I am embarking on one of the most demanding routes in the Himalayas – the Three High Passes Trek.

​Departure: 12th September
Duration: Approximately 20–24 days

​This is not just an ordinary trip.
It is an expedition where I will face three formidable mountain passes:
​Renjo La (5,360 m)
​Cho La (5,420 m)
​Kongma La (5,535 m)
​And I will also reach Everest Base Camp (5,364 m)!

​Why am I doing this?

I want to combine my passion for the mountains with helping those who are fighting their own toughest "summit" – cancer. All proceeds from this fundraiser will support Macmillan Cancer Support, an organization that has been providing invaluable help to patients and their families since 1911.
​My Goal:
I aim to raise £5,535.00 – matching the height of the highest pass I will cross. If we can exceed this, it would be absolutely amazing!
​Every pound, every share, and every word of support means the world. Together, we can ensure that no one has to face cancer alone.
​Link to my fundraiser:
👉 https://www.justgiving.com/page/lukasz-netkowski-1...

​Thank you for all your support! I’ll see you on the trail – from the Scottish Highlands to the roof of the world! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇳🇵

​P.S. I’ve been training for a while now and I’ll be posting regular updates on my preparations here!
​ Support

Help Lukasz Netkowski raise money to support Macmillan Cancer Support