The concept of Everesting is fiendishly simple: Pick any hill, anywhere in the world and complete repeats of it in a single activity until you climb 8,848m – the equivalent height of Mt Everest. Complete the challenge on a bike, on foot, or online, and you’ll find your name in the Hall of Fame, alongside the best climbers in the world. To make things easier we are also offering
Although we love the fiendishly simple concept of Everesting there are other options…..if it all gets to much on the day!
CONTINENT | MOUNTAIN | HEIGHT M | LAP LENGTH | LAPS | M/LAP | KM |
Asia | Everest | 8,849 | 11.7 km | 23 | 403 | 257.4 |
South America | Aconcagua
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6,706 | 11.7 km | 17 | 403 | 198.9 |
North America | Denali | 6,190 | 11.7 km | 16 | 403 | 187.2 |
Africa | Kilimanjaro | 5,885 | 11.7 km | 15 | 403 | 175.5 |
Europe | Mount Elbrus | 5,642 | 11.7 km | 14 | 403 | 163.8 |
Antartica | Mount Vinson | 4,892 | 11.7 km | 13 | 403 | 152.1 |
Australia | Mawson Peak | 2,742 | 11.7 km | 7 | 403 | 81.9 |
Please note ‘Everesting Porlock’ is a test event and is limited to 20 participants.
Date: 02.07.2023
HQ: Porlock Village Hall, Toll Road, Porlock TA24 8QD
Start /Finish: Bottom of Toll Road, Porlock TA24 8QD (next to Village hall toll road entrance)
Start Time: 05:00
Please note that Weir Fest will be taking place in Porlock Weir so supporters can take a break during the day and enjoy the miusic and local food and drink.
Due to Weir Fest all accomodation in Porlock is booked but try Pool Bridge Campsite 10 mins drive from the start or Minehead.