SEA TO SUMMIT
WORLD RECORD ATTEMPT | 2026
Sea level to the summit of mount everest.
1,150 km
Cycling
150 km
Trekking
8,849 m
Altitude
60 Days
duration
Sea to Summit World Record Attempt
VIDEO: 30 Day countdown to world record attempt
THE ROUTE
Phase 1 — Cycling: India & Nepal
Phase 2 — Trekking: The Himalaya
Departing from sea level on the Indian coast, I will cycle 1,150 km across India and into Nepal — through heat, traffic, and terrain that will test endurance before the mountains even begin.
From the Nepali lowlands, the route transitions to a 150 km trek through the Khumbu region — the same trails walked by every Everest expedition, now carrying the full weight of what lies ahead.
Phase 3 — Acclimatisation: Mera Peak
Phase 4 — The Summit Push: Mount Everest (8,849m)
Before any attempt on Everest is possible, altitude adaptation is non-negotiable. Mera Peak provides that window — a serious climb in its own right, used here as preparation, not spectacle.
The final objective. After weeks of human-powered effort across two countries, the summit of Everest represents both the physical endpoint and the emotional centrepiece of everything this expedition stands for.
why it matters
Many young people experience mental-health challenges, disconnection or stigma and don’t know where to turn.
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Every step Oliver takes and every dollar raised, will directly fuel this Gym and the young lives it will support.
HOW CAN YOU HELP
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