Summary
Mitch Hutchcraft, a former Royal Marine, completed a massive triathlon and reached the top of Mount Everest. His journey started on September 15 with a swim across the English Channel and ended 240 days later at Everest's summit, marking the longest ascent from sea level to the mountain peak ever recorded.
Key Facts
- Mitch Hutchcraft is a former Royal Marine and now lives in Torquay, Devon.
- He swam from England to France across the English Channel, a distance of 35 km (21 miles).
- After swimming, he cycled about 12,000 km (7,456 miles) from Europe to India.
- He then ran 900 km (559 miles) to Kathmandu, Nepal, followed by a 360 km (223-mile) trek to Everest's basecamp.
- Hutchcraft reached Mount Everest's summit with the help of a Nepali guide named Gelje Sherpa.
- The challenge took 240 days from start to summit.
- He is raising funds for SAVSIM, a group supporting veteran mental health and wildlife conservation.
- Hutchcraft's journey is called Project Limitless and is documented by a film team.
