Momentum Matters: Why Everest in the Alps Can’t Slow Down Now
A note from our Founder: Rob Ritchie After more than a decade of Everest in the Alps, it would be easy to believe the hardest part is behind us. The Centre exists. The research is underway. The science is moving forward. From the outside, it can look like the job ...
Inside the Everest Centre
Seeing the impact first-hand. Recently, Rob and Tanya Ritchie visited the Everest Centre in Heidelberg. After more than ten years of Everest in the Alps, years of training, fundraising and climbing in partnership with The Brain Tumour Charity, this was a rare moment to step inside the laboratories their community ...
Meet the Team: Team Syren
One team. One mission. A challenge with deep, enduring meaning. Team Syren return to Everest in the Alps this year with an even greater purpose. What began in 2024 as a mission driven by hope for Alex Bernard-Bell has become a legacy. Alex passed away in January 2025 at the ...
Meet the Team: Summit Saints
Seven friends. One mountain. One mission. For the Summit Saints, Everest in the Alps isn’t just a physical challenge. It’s a story that spans decades – rooted in university friendships, strengthened through family bonds, and driven by a shared commitment to changing outcomes for children diagnosed with brain tumours. Many ...
Everest in the Alps 2025 – What a week!
The Woodman Ascent In March of last year, John was looking forward to an active and adventurous retirement, dreaming of sailing the high seas with his wife, Jenny, and catching up with family and friends along the way. But those plans were abruptly derailed when a sudden seizure led ...
EIA 2024 – The Diary
As we wrap up another incredible Everest in the Alps event, our teams have so much to be proud of and a lot of amazing memories to look back on. Will Newbery of Team Tenzing shares what it was like to take part in EIA 2024. “We could see the ...
Meet the Team: Team Weekend Warrior
Meet the third team taking part in EIA 2024, Team Weekend Warrior! Training hard for the toughest challenge, we can’t wait to see how they tackle the Alps. Find out a little more about Mark, Brandon and Jonathan below. Who are you? MH: Mark Hancock. BJ: I’m Brandon Jones, 54 ...
Meet the Team: Team Tenzing
Welcome to Everest in the Alps, Team Tenzing! This adventurous trio have been hitting the training hard to prepare for the greatest challenge of their lives. Get to know Tom, Will and Mike a little better, and make sure you’re following along on Instagram for all the action. Who are ...
Meet the Team: Team Syren Part 2
It’s time to meet the rest of Team Syren, as they get ready to embark on Everest in the Alps 2024. This truly global squad will assemble in Verbier, travelling from places including Serbia, Colorado, Andorra and Brasil. Here, we catch up with Adam, Kosta and Mike, to see how ...
Meet the Team: Team Syren Part 1
We are thrilled to welcome Team Syren to the 2024 Everest in the Alps challenge. This incredible team of five, from countries around the world, will gather in Switzerland to put their minds and bodies to the test. Read on to get to know two members a little better, and ...
