⛰️ A Unique Way to Climb Everest

Good morning, Stoke Crew. Whether you're chasing singletrack or sunrise summits, here's your roundup of outdoor news, mountain town stories, and stoke-worthy updates.

In today's report:

• Climbing Mt. Everest
• 200,000 feet of vert in 47 days!
• Supporting National Parks

Today’s Stoke Story

⛰️ A Unique Way To Climb Everest

The Report: Former Royal Marine Mitch Hutchcraft just completed one of the most brutal and ambitious routes to the top of Mt. Everest (29,032 feet). His journey began on September 14, 2024, in England and it was anything but conventional. First, the 32-year-old swam 21 miles across the English Channel, the narrow stretch of sea separating southern England from northern France. From there, he hopped on his bike and pedaled 7,412 miles across Europe and Asia, all the way to India. As if that wasn’t enough, he capped it off with a 560-mile run from India to Kathmandu, Nepal — the gateway to Everest Base Camp and the legendary Annapurna Circuit. At 7:20 a.m. on Sunday 5/11, Hutchcraft stood on the summit of Everest. Absolutely unreal!!

The Details:

• Total journey was 8 months
• Cycled across 19 countries
• On Friday May 9th a Nepali Rope fixing team successfully opened the climbing route to Everest for the season
• Mitch hopes to raise 500k to SavSim , a London-based wildlife conservation charity that uses animals and nature to provide mental health support to military veterans

Local Stokelight

⛷️ Bagging Peaks

Salt Lake-based skier Mali Noyes just shattered expectations (and probably her legs) by skiing every single line in The Chuting Gallery — a ski-classic book that documents 93 of the steepest, gnarliest ski descents in Utah’s Wasatch Range. She completed the full list in just 47 days, racking up an estimated 200,000 vertical feet along the way. Talk about earning your turns! Check out her instagram here.

Ever see an old chairlift and think, “That’d be sick in my backyard”? Well, now it’s actually possible. Loveland Ski Area announced earlier this year that Lift 7, one of their classic fixed-grip chairs would be retired at the end of the 24/25 season. Instead of scrapping it, they’re holding a lottery to sell the original chairs. Yep, you could actually own a piece of Colorado ski history! Registration is open now through 5/27 and winners notified 5/30.

Summit County High School sophomore Jamison Lee was an avid mountain biker until a 2024 crash at Angle Fire left him paralyzed from the waist down. Instead of backing away from the outdoors, he leaned in — discovering a new passion for adaptive sports! He recently competed in an adaptive invitational track race, where he crushed it and earned a spot at the Colorado State Track & Field Championships, happening May 15–17 at Jefferson County Stadium in Lakewood! Go Jamison!!

Mountain Briefing

What else is happening

Big changes could be coming for Everest hopefuls. Under proposed legislation, climbers would need to prove they’ve already summited at least one 7,000-meter peak in Nepal before getting an Everest permit. The bill would also require all expedition leaders (sardars) and mountain guides to be Nepali citizens, aiming to boost safety and prioritize local expertise.

Thanks to the newly passed EXPLORE Act, outdoor photographers, filmmakers, and content creators no longer need a special permit to shoot in national parks.

Stoked to See This! Charitable foundations supporting U.S. National Parks, including Grand Canyon and Yosemite are seeing a surge in donations and volunteer involvement. From trail maintenance to educational programs, more people are stepping up to give back to the places they love. It's a strong sign that the outdoor community isn’t just enjoying these wild spaces — we’re protecting them too.

Trip Pick

🏜️ May Moab

The Trip: If you're looking for a Mud Season getaway that delivers red rock views, epic rides, and star-filled nights, Moab should be at the top of your list. Set up camp in one of the nearby BLM sites for easy access to world-class trails. Bike classics trails like Porcupine Rim or Captain Ahab, and cool off with a swim in the Colorado River. Just be ready to wake up with dirt on your face and a smile — it's that kind of place!

Trailhead Trivia

In what year did someone first successfully reach the summit of Mount Everest?

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Answer!

May 29, 1953, by Edmund Hillary