VR Everesting

Beyond campus, we rise together

Wherever you are, Everest is now within reach.

Climb from your city, your route, your rhythm—every meter counts toward one shared summit. Build your team, track your ascent, and take on 8,800 meters together.

Virtual Everesting Team Challenge	Rules & Guidelines
1.Team Structure	Teams only (no individual entries) Maximum 14 participants per team Each team must designate a Team Captain responsible for coordination and submissions
2. Challenge Objectives	Target 1: 8,800 meters total ascent (Everesting) Target 2: 5,280 meter total ascent (Ararating) Teams reaching Target 1 will be ranked by time Teams not reaching Target 1 can compete under Target 2
3. Activity Format	Activities can be completed anywhere in the world Each effort must be a single, continuous activity Routes may include repeats, point-to-point, or custom designs
4. Allowed Disciplines	Cycling, running, walking, hiking, trekking Rock climbing is not allowed
5. Elevation Rules	Only uphill elevation gain counts Downhill does not count for elevation but counts toward time Participants may use vehicles for descent in repeated climbs
6. Equipment Rules	Standard human-powered equipment allowed (e.g. bicycles, skates, rollerblades) Trekking poles are allowed No motorized or battery-assisted devices ob uphill sections Indoor equipment (e.g. treadmill, step machines) is allowed if properly recorded and documented
7. Time Limits	Maximum 6 hours per individual activity Team time determined by the moment the team’s combined effort reaches 8,800 meters. Clock stops when 8,800 m reached If not reached, teams compete for 5,280 m within the time limit
8. Recording & Submission	All activities must be recorded and uploaded to Strava Activities must show duration, elevation gain, and route Team Captain verifies and submits totals
9. Fair Play	Honor-based participation Organizers may review and disqualify non-compliant activities