Octogenarian has hopes of climbing Mount Everest along with her pet pooch.

Mary Woodbridge, an 85-year-old from the UK intends to climb Mount Everest with her dachshund Daisy.

Woodbridge is well underway in planning for the arduous task.

Instead of climbing the usual route from camp to camp, a new climb will be chosen: a single push from the base camp to the summit; this is Mary's decision.

Woodbridge is further pushing the limits by embarking on this trek without the use of sherpas.

When asked why is she taking on such a challenge at her age, she says, "You always have to set yourselves new challenges."