Man Scales Everest’s Height for Climate Awareness

Chris Horan, a 44-year-old from Corfe Mullen in Dorset, England undertook an extraordinary challenge to raise awareness about climate change. Over 140 consecutive days, Horan climbed a total of 8,849 meters (29,032 feet)—the equivalent height of Mount Everest. His effort raised over £1,700 for Friends of the Earth, an environmental organization.

Horan completed his challenge on Thursday and expressed his relief and joy at finishing. “My elbows are very sore, so I really do need a rest,” he remarked. Horan’s passion for climbing is deeply personal; he frequently climbs with his two children, aged eight and ten. “I did the climbing as a family activity and obviously the climate change thing is all about the concern for… future generations,” he explained. “The whole climate thing is because of them.”

The challenge began with an initial goal of climbing 1.48 kilometers (1 mile), representing the 1.48 degrees Celsius increase in 2023’s global temperatures compared to the long-term average. Horan then extended his efforts to match Everest’s height.

On the final day of his journey, Horan completed his climb in Portland, Dorset, and celebrated with his family at a Nepalese restaurant. Reflecting on his first day without climbing since February, he admitted, “I’m not sure what to do with myself.” Despite his physical exhaustion, Horan remains passionate about climbing and hinted that he might return to it soon. “I still love it,” he affirmed.

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