1. A Challenge with a Difference
We have created the trekkers’ version of the ’14 x 8000er’ summit challenge attempted by mountaineers. Our research shows that no trekkers have achieved the base camp challenge and <50 mountaineers have achieved the mountaineering challenge.
2. Taking it to the Next Level
Wherever practical, our expeditions will take us to the higher and less accessible climbers’ base camps (in addition to the trekkers’ base camps), adding a degree of complexity and challenge into the mix.
3. Regions Less Explored
The base camps of the 14 x 8000m mountains are located in Nepal, Pakistan and Tibet China.
While some base camps such as Everest Base Camp are frequently trekked to, others are in more remote areas.
For example in Pakistan less than 5,000 people have trekked or climbed the five mountains over 8,000m. Compare this to the Everest region of Nepal, in which over the last 5 years alone has had over 150,000 people trekking or climbing.
We aim to promote the more remote treks to the global trekking community to experience first hand these remarkable regions. As a result, learn about the culture and support the local tourism industry.