Begins August 1, 2024​

 

Simulate the South trek in Nepal from Kathmandu to the Mt. Everest summit passing through all of the ICONIC waypoints, such as Lukla, the Dingboche Sherpa Village, Khumbu Icefall, the basecamps, Hillary Step, and the summit! 

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There are 4 divisions for this challenge! 

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EVEREST - SOLO DIVISION 

You must complete all 29,032ft of elevation gain entirely on your own by December 1, 2024. All elevation gain from the permitted activities below will count towards your goal!

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EVEREST - TEAM DIVISION

Teams are limited to 4 people and you can divide up the 29,032ft amongst the teammates however you'd like. Your team must complete the challenge by December 1, 2024. All elevation gain from the permitted activities below will count towards your goal. Each teammate will receive their own Medal and goods package in the mail. To REGISTER as a Team: The first teammate to register will create the team. Then, all other teammates can join that team when they register. Teammates don't have to live in the same town or complete the activities together. Each teammate will log their elevation gain through their own RunSignUp account and it will be allocated to your team's total.

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DOUBLE SUMMIT -  SOLO DIVISION

This division is HARDCORE and you must complete a DOUBLE SUMMIT of 58,064ft of elevation gain by December 1, 2024 entirely on your own. All elevation gain from the permitted activities below will count towards your goal. You will receive a special DOUBLE SUMMIT ribbon on your Finisher's Medal commemorating your accomplishment.

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DOUBLE SUMMIT - TEAM DIVISION

Teams are limited to 4 people and you must complete a DOUBLE SUMMIT of 58,064ft of elevation gain by December 1, 2024! You may divide up the elevation gain amongst the teammates however you'd like. All elevation gain from the permitted activities below will count towards your goal. Each teammate will receive their own Medal and goods package in the mail. To REGISTER as a Team: The first teammate to register will create the team. Then, all other teammates can join that team when they register. Teammates don't have to live in the same town or complete the activities together. Each teammate will log their elevation gain through their own RunSignUp account and it will be allocated to your team's total.

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PERMITTED ACTIVITIES FOR ELEVATION GAIN:

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• Running 

• Hiking

• Walking

• Biking

• Stationary Biking

• Treadmill

• Rock Climbing/Rock Gym

• Elliptical/Stair Climber

• Any cardio machine that tracks elevation gain

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**You may transfer divisions anytime at no charge

REGISTRATION:

Once you register, you or your team will have until December 1, 2024 to complete your elevation gain goal.

 

SHIPPING:

FREE shipping for USA orders. International participants are welcome, but an additional shipping fees will apply. Once your package is shipped, you'll receive an email with a tracking number. Packages will be shipped approximately October/November 2024

TRACKING/RESULTS:

You can use any GPS tracking device or app that tracks elevation gain. Popular apps are Strava, Garmin, Apple Fitness, etc. You'll log your activity, time and elevation gain to the LIVE LEADERBOARD (hosted by RunSignUp). You may log miles daily or weekly. The leaderboard will rank the challengers based on elevation gain, not miles!

 

TOP FINISHERS
Gorgeous wooden plaques will be created for the Top 3 Finishers in each division that complete all the elevation gain in the fastest amount of time. Those that are using cycling for elevation gain will have their own top finishing division, to keep it fair to the hikers, runners and walkers.