Climbing for Young Minds was a 50 day human powered expedition from the Bay of Bengal in India to the summit of Mount Everest. Oliver Foran cycled 1,150 kilometres through India and Nepal, trekked 180 kilometres through the remote Himalaya, and summited Everest to set a new sea to summit world record while raising funds and awareness for youth mental health.

Ama Dablam (6,812m) is not just a mountain—it’s one of the most iconic and technically demanding climbs in the Himalaya. Rising sharply above the Khumbu Valley, its steep rock faces, exposed ridgelines and hanging glaciers demand precision, resilience and absolute focus. Known as the “Matterhorn of the Himalayas,” this sacred peak tests both physical endurance and mental strength at every step.

Lenin Peak (7,134m) is big, exposed and relentless. A long, grinding climb across glaciers and high camps where the air gets thin fast and the margin for error disappears. Summit day is brutal—cold, slow, and mentally tough—but that’s exactly the point. This is where you find out what you’re made of. Endless white horizons, silence, and a mountain that doesn’t give anything away for free. Hard-earned, raw, and unforgettable.

Island Peak (6,189m) is known as the first real step into high-altitude mountaineering—where trekking ends and climbing begins. You’re on ropes, moving through glacier terrain and handling exposure, not just walking. It’s challenging but achievable with the right preparation, and that’s why it’s so well known—it gives you a genuine, no-frills introduction to what bigger mountains demand.

Lobuche East (6,119m) is a striking Himalayan peak that blends raw beauty with a serious high-altitude challenge. Set deep in the Khumbu region, the climb weaves through rugged glacial terrain, steep snow slopes and exposed ridgelines, demanding both technical skill and determination. Often underestimated, Lobuche East delivers a true mountaineering experience—thin air, shifting conditions and a summit push that tests both body and mindset.