Mr Carver who works for Darlington based Carver Residential, managing the Northallerton and Richmond Branches, has been training hard for the six day treck.
The mountain is nearly 20,000 ft above sea level and demands a high level of physical exertion.
Mr Carver said : ” I’ve done a couple of hikes in the Lake District and my fitness level is pretty good. It’s the unknown effect that the altitude may have on my body that is the only concern at the moment. Anyone interested in sponsoring him can do so at
www.justgiving.com/james-carver