As part of the celebrations for the 70th anniversary of the first ascent of Mt Everest, we partnered with our great friends, Himalayan Trust New Zealand, in Summit Challenge – an exciting trans-Tasman challenge which ran from 1-31 March 2023.
As part of the celebrations for the 70th anniversary of the first ascent of Mt Everest, we partnered with our great friends, Himalayan Trust New Zealand, in Summit Challenge – an exciting trans-Tasman challenge which ran from 1-31 March 2023.
Meet the individuals and teams who did the Aussies proud in 2023!
Brett Pike – 1st Solo Triple Crown
Jane Kanizay – Best All-Rounder (Fundraising and Vertical)
Susan Tan – Top Female Vertical
Jase Emmelkamp – Most Prolific and Inspiring Blogger
Evan Thorpe – Most Enthusiastic Teenager
Ryan Stoddart – Most Consistent Epic Efforts
Isn’t Perth Flat – Most Creative Team Name
(note: prizewinners were based on eligibility)
Greg Mortimer
Simon Balderstone
Duncas Thomas aka Manfred Doppleganger
Tony Wheeler
Jane Kanizay
Brett Pike
Steve Appleby
David Lindfield
Graeme Orr
Trevor Builder
Rum Doodle
AHF Team
Joe’s Basecamp
Team Nordic
Isn’t Perth Flat
Project Base8000 (double Triple Crown!)
Joe’s Basecamp
AHF Neverest Legends
AHF Team
Ultra Counsells
Isn’t Perth Flat
High Heel Hikers
Rum Doodle
Team Nordic – for Nordic skiing all the way up Mt Everest
Isabella Methven – key strategist and influencer
Aileen Davis – biking all the way to honour her late friends Ed Hillary and George Lowe
Ryan Stoddart
Mercia Griffith
Brett Pike