Summit 8000-The Ultimate Mountaineering Challenge

Watch a short video of Andrew Lock discussing his Summit 8000 quest...

On October 2nd, 2009 Andrew Lock achieved his dream to be the first Australian to climb all fourteen of the world’s 8000 metre mountains when he reached the summit of Tibet’s Mt Shishapangma, 8027 metres.

This was the completion of a 16 year project of unrelenting hardship and sacrifice, an Olympic style training regime, extraordinary motivation and months at a time away from family and friends but in achieving his goal, he confirmed his rank as the greatest Australian mountaineer of all time.

'As a sporting achievement, reaching all 14 peaks ranks alongside winning gold medals at consecutive Olympics' – Matt Horan, Sunday Telegraph Newspaper 14 Dec 2003.

Six of these climbs were first Australian ascents, four were solo ascents and he has twice reached the summit of Mt Everest, Shishapangma Central and Cho Oyu. See The Fourteen 8000ers for an overview of Andrew's outstanding 8000 metre achievements.

Ascending the summits of the 8000 metre peaks has brought Andrew international acclaim and already places in him in a class of his own in Australia.  His story is one of exceptional perseverance and continuity in the face of great odds. It represents a triumph of passion, discipline and imagination.

 

"What I have already discovered in climbing the 8000 metre peaks is that we are all capable of so much more than we might imagine. Extreme challenges garner our inner strength and if you can tap into that, your potential is unlimited."

 

But this is not the end of Andrew’s Summit 8000 project.  Andrew has climbed all the 8000 metre peaks without auxiliary oxygen. Except Mt Everest.  So, in April/May 2010, Andrew will return to Mt Everest to scale it for an historic, third time but on this expedition without oxygen.  And he will climb solo and attempt to traverse the peak from one side to the other.
No other Australian has ever attempted such an undertaking.
But it cannot be done without the dedicated support of related industries and financial backers.

STOP PRESS – Andrew has had to postpone his 2010 attempt on Mt Everest due to his permit application not being approved.  He hopes to try again in 2011.

Andrew's quest for this final ascent of Mt Everest represents a unique opportunity for corporations and promotional bodies to enhance brands, products and services that appeal to those who value high risk, high achievement, continuity and perseverance against the odds.

Andrew is seeking a corporate partner or partners with whom he can work to achieve mutual goals and shared messages that prompt people to step out of their comfort zones and challenge themselves to seek higher objectives.

Andrew is seeking an investment of just $50,000 to finish Summit 8000. This investment is being sought from either one organization or a collection of individuals and organisations.

With a proven and unrivalled track record, Andrew Lock is a name you can bank on. Andrew's extraordinary story offers personal inspiration and a rare marketing opportunity that can immediately reward your investment.

• Team building programmes which prompt participants to step out of their comfort zones and challenge themselves to reach higher goals.
• Corporate lectures illustrated with dramatic anecdotes, humour and stunning photography.
• Advertising endorsements & Product placements which reinforce your corporate communication goals
• PR & publicity opportunities by association with this historic quest.
• Risk management & Strategic planning models
• Personal appearances at product launches, corporate events and in-house training programmes
• Photography & Film featuring superb Himalayan scenery, exotic cultures & dramatic shots of life lived on the edge.
• The excitement and anticipation of participating in Australia's greatest mountaineering undertaking.

Interested sponsors can select from a number of levels of support.