EVENT INFO
The very 1st Everest Challenge was held in 2013.
This was the hair brained idea of Raymond Funnell (Leukaemia Survivor)
who wished to create an event that would both
promote personal endurance and raise funds for The Sunflower Fund.
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Ray dreamed of climbing the Seven highest peaks
whilst in his hospital bed and to date has climbed 4 of these.
The dream of Everest however is one not that many Average Joe's
will see to reality in their lifetime.
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The Challenge was then brought to life, with the idea of climbing sets of the well known Westcliff Stairs sets of stairs in the heart of Westcliff's Suburban Neighborhood, ultimately reaching the height of Everest in altitude gain over the set event duration. Its a grueling task and not for the fainthearted.
Athletes are encouraged to be averaging 6- 8 minutes a rep
(both up and down in order to complete the task within the time limit)​.
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All profits from the EVEREST CHALLENGE event assists The Sunflower Fund in building The Sunflower Fund Stem Cell Registry so individuals diagnosed with Leukaemia or other life threatening blood diseases
can find donor matches as quickly and cost effectively as possible.
Spreading HOPE and a CHANCE at survival.
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the challenge
Start Line
Everest Challenge 2018 is a team challenge event to climb the equivalent height of
Mt Everest (8850m altitude gain) in under 17 hours. The event will take place at the popular Westcliff stairs in Johannesburg. The event is limited to 15 relay teams (6 per team). Target is 170 reps of the Westcliff stairs.
Medical
We do understand injuries are unavoidable and we have taken necessary precautions to ensure the safety of the Athletes on the stairs.
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Emergency Services and Physiotherapists will be readily available at stations on the day to assist in the event of any injury.
social savvy
We encourage audience participation with our many Social Media Platforms.
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Post photos and Comments to our Facebook, Instagram and Twitter accounts.
Hydration
High quality filtered mineral drinking water will be provided for all athletes. Athletes must bring their own drinking bottles, supplements, mixes and gels. Drinking bottles to be clearly labelled.
