The Everest Challenge ? go the extra distance
If you like the idea of Heart&Stroke 7 SummitsTM but are looking for an extra level of challenge, then you may wish to consider the Everest Challenge. The Everest Challenge will take a small group of Toronto's business leaders up a total of 37 ascents and a combined vertical distance of 29,000 ft. (8,840 m) equal to the height of Mt. Everest. This is achieved by climbing the towers 5 times each and 2 of the towers once more.
 Rocco Rossi, former CEO of the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario, will lead an elite group of 12 ambitious climbers on the expedition over 4 days. The Everest Challenge is for those who crave a unique physical challenge and have a desire to take their fundraising to the next level each climber is required to raise a minimum of $10,000 for life-saving AEDs to participate in this unique element of Heart&Stroke 7 SummitsTM.
The Everest Challenge Schedule:
| Day 1 |
Thursday, February 19 |
10 ascents |
7am - 11am |
| Day 2 |
Friday, February 20 |
10 ascents |
7am - 11am |
| Day 3 |
Saturday, February 21 |
10 ascents |
7am - 11am |
| Day 4 |
Sunday, February 22 |
7 ascents |
8am - 1pm (main 7 Summits schedule) |
Due to limited space in the Everest Challenge, please call to register: 416-489-7111 ext 736.
| Fast Facts: |
Heart&Stroke 7 SummitsTM |
The Everest Challenge |
| Challenge |
Climb the stairs of 7 tallest towers once each |
Climb the stairs of 7 towers enough times to equal the height of Mt. Everest. (37 total ascents.) |
| Duration |
1 day |
4 days |
| Dates |
Sun, Feb 22, 2009 |
Thurs, Feb 19 - Sun, Feb 22, 2009 |
| Steps |
7,700 |
40,700 |
| Number of participants |
Up to 200 |
Up to 12 |
| Minimum fundraising required |
$2,500 |
$10,000 |
| Level of support |
Fully supported |
Fully supported |
All participants are invited to the post event celebratory reception on Sunday February 22.
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