I'm climbing the 7 Summits from Sea to Sea

A couple of years ago I decided to follow my crazy dream... to climb the highest mountain on each continent (also known as the 7 Summits challenge) from sea level and back to sea level. Every single meter up and down, and on foot.
I'm starting this journey in January 2024 by walking from the Pacific Ocean in Chile, to the summit of Aconcagua, the highest mountain in South America, and back to the Pacific Ocean. Covering a distance of 500 kilometers and over 6,900 meters in ascent and descent.
Followed by Kilimanjaro, the highest mountain in Africa, in February.
During my journey, I want to help raise money for the International Rescue Committee (IRC Foundation). A charity that works to help people affected by humanitarian crises survive, recover, and rebuild their lives.
If you would like to support my charity fundraiser, please donate via the link below:
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To follow my journey, subscribe to the KZbin channel and follow me on Instagram:
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Or if you would like to directly support my goal, please follow me on Patreon or Buymeacoffee:
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[@c.vonsohn9566]

less glamorous question but how do you fund these tips?

[@TraintoSummit]

That is a great question. I asked myself the same thing when I was following what Nims was doing in 2019, and came up with the idea of documenting my journey and "the how" behind it. The first episode I'm doing on this project will be about this year, and how I worked towards the first 2 summits. To answer your question, I've been saving for Aconcagua & Kili for the last year and a half and have been sacrificing my social life massively 😅. Aside from Elbrus, I can't afford any of the other ones and will need sponsors. Viv and I made a plan to do the first 2 mountains so we get our foot in the door, no point saying "I want to do this crazy thing" without proof - once the first 2 are done we'll try and find sponsorship. Thank you for your comment!

[@adamheathyt]

@@TraintoSummit Love this man, I hope to follow in your footsteps now as you followed in Nims' :)

[@TraintoSummit]

Thanks very kind of you🙏@@adamheathyt Best of luck with your own adventures mate!

[@TraintoSummit]

Thanks!@@drrand180

[@KevIsOffGrid]

@@TraintoSummit wish you luck, its certainly a decent plan. Just watched, and enjoyed the Aconcagua one and looking forward to African leg. Will watch the earlier non-summit vid and some of the past adventures but great stuff.

[@andrewgardener1668]

LETS F***ING GO!!!

[@cameliamariacristea4836]

Uau! Uimitor! ❤N-am cuvinte!❤❤❤❤

[@TraintoSummit]

Mersi mama♥

[@inesavasilasko138]

Proud of you!!

[@johngardener4536]

Very admirable - full respect!!

[@TraintoSummit]

Thank you John!

[@Mountainchair]

That’s wild dude. Get it!

[@blueshadow3794]

Let's gooooooo! Keep going! Keep going! You're doing it!

[@TraintoSummit]

Mersi bro!

[@zettzett152]

Wow, I'm speechless!!!! That will be the journey of your life! 👍

[@TraintoSummit]

Thank you 🙌

[@dan_mills__791]

Utterly mental! These videos are going to be great! Good luck!

[@TraintoSummit]

Thank you!

[@vivcristea]

This is EPIC

[@Goofy685]

What an insane project, I look forward to following you on your adventure. Best of luck!!!

[@TraintoSummit]

Thank you!

[@thenortheastalpineadventures]

Amazing man! Good luck on your journey!

[@TraintoSummit]

Thank you!

[@annalovegrove5063]

Yaaaaaaass !!! What a journey it’s going to be, can’t wait to follow along 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻

[@tomaszwozniak4343]

Wow, what an amazing goal! I hope you come out successful (and more importantly alive) on the other end. Will be tracking your progress on YT. Best of luck!

[@TraintoSummit]

Thanks so much!

[@stayhigh94]

Beautiful video and amazing project dude! Good luck✌🏼 from Italy

[@TraintoSummit]

Grazie mille!

[@user-sd5hi7jq5m]

Truly inspiring. Excited to follow your crazy adventure!

[@TraintoSummit]

Thank you!

[@user-ic2un6ny1p]

It’s going to be an amazing journey! All the best ❤

[@TraintoSummit]

Thank you!

[@lachlanbrown2045]

Inspiring story! You got this dude. We are with you (in spirit) all the way!!!

[@TraintoSummit]

Thank you brother!

[@AC-ge2tr]

Good luck, man!!

[@TraintoSummit]

Thanks!

[@NatashaBergen]

AWESOME!! Love it!! 100% know you got this! 🎉

[@TraintoSummit]

Thank you Natasha🙏

[@simon.batten]

Chris (and Viv) look forward to following your journey! What an awesome idea!

[@TraintoSummit]

Thank you! ♥

[@rlife8]

Wow. I still remember those days at Barbican... you've come a long way since then Chris. I'm happy for you and proud of you. Godspeed my Friend.

[@TraintoSummit]

I remember those days fondly brother... Thanks so much for your lovely comment, next year we're in mainland Europe quite a lot and will be in Switzerland for a couple of weeks over summer, I'll let you know before we get there Ray and we can finally meet!

[@pattyarana]

All the way from California I look forward to seeing your dream come true and the view of the landscape. ❤

[@TraintoSummit]

Thanks so much Patty!

[@Jessica-du4lt]

So inspiring !! I love the video. You definitely have what it takes to do something so challenging like this. Good on you!

[@TraintoSummit]

Thanks so much!

[@user-fy2st8fm8r]

Incredible life goal - will be following all your posts

[@TraintoSummit]

Thank you Sally!

[@KaitheArtGuy]

This is inspirational not only for hikers, but for all of us who are trying to pursue their early adulthood dreams! I admire your ambition and will follow your journey!

[@TraintoSummit]

Thank you so much for your kind words 🙏

[@sanytex1857]

You are my inspiration!

[@rociodelascasas-leech2752]

How inspiring

[@hhd270]

I only found you recently, and I'm soooo thrilled by the prospects of your goal! Looking forward following your adventures from start to finish! Wish you all the strenght, An ex-neighbor from Hungary 😉

[@TraintoSummit]

Köszönöm! And thank you for following along on our journey 🙌

[@tu0ootu]

Excellent mate .. good for you 👍

[@damianw.senecki7778]

Cool, good luck! I will look at your progress

[@nickharris4436]

This is so awesome Chris. Your videos are so inspiring, absolutely love this from you. I have zero doubt you will knock this off. You’ve actually 100% got this!

[@TraintoSummit]

Thank you for your kind words Nick! Buzzing to get this whole project underway!

[@ulisautter8555]

Wow! I love your videos and look forward to all the content 🙏🏻🙏🏻 keep up the great work!

[@TraintoSummit]

Thank you so much!

[@justusnowak1551]

Exited to follow your journey. Wish you good luck! :D

[@TraintoSummit]

Thanks! 🏔

[@user-le4ju1nl9d]

Cant wait for your journey to begin. Good luck

[@TraintoSummit]

Thank you!

[@duncanbeard9460]

That is a fantastic ambition! I wish you good fortune as your journeys will no doubt be as ardous as the climbs, but I do believe that you can do it as you have the right attitude.

[@TraintoSummit]

Thank you for your kind words 🙏

[@JuanCarlosGarfiasTovar]

Amazing goal, dream big work harder. Can't wait to see how everything goes here on KZbin. You are crazy man. Best of wishes and I will be here supporting you 🤘🏼

[@TraintoSummit]

Gracias mate 🙌

[@allanstelmach]

This is incredibly ambitious - I will be following your progress, best of luck!!

[@TraintoSummit]

Thanks so much!

[@amandacrozier6172]

Amazing! Good luck and look forward to seeing further news.

[@TraintoSummit]

Thank you so much!

[@barakawilliam6034]

Proud to meet you your the best

[@TraintoSummit]

Baraka!! It was great meeting you as well brother, hope to see you again one day soon

[@abhishekpali1070]

Good luck and I will be following your journey.. you are giving us life goals .. Thankyou ❤

[@TraintoSummit]

Thank you for your kind words 🙏

[@gerdine2732]

Wow, I'm really looking forward to follow your journey! I like big ambitious plans😊 Good luck and stay safe!💪🏽 You got this!!😊

[@TraintoSummit]

Thank you!

[@movingourmind]

Good luck buddy. Great video 👍

[@TraintoSummit]

Thanks!

[@connor9209]

That’s awesome dude! Hell ye!

[@TraintoSummit]

Thanks mate!

[@URBEATSs]

Inspiring! Let’s go Chris #SeaToSea

[@TraintoSummit]

Love the hashtag bro 👊

[@HipFireRich]

Lets do this man! Im hoping after youve got the first two mountains down a mainstream TV channel picks this up like Channel 4 with Levison Woods walking the himalayas etc. My much smaller ambition is to walk the length of the pyrenees along the GR10. If you ever fancy doing that and doccumenting it id love to see it.

[@vivcristea]

That sounds epic. 100% on our list!

[@TraintoSummit]

Thanks so much! I never heard of Levison until your comment, might buy his book whilst I do the Kili walk! Walking the GR10 sounds AMAZING! I've been following Chase Mountains who did the route a few years back, it looked incredible! Good luck my friend 💪

[@sanytex1857]

Your mentalitiy is so aspiring!

[@TraintoSummit]

Thank you for your kind comment 🙏

[@Konsul135]

This is truly insane, I love it. Cannot wait for your documentation of this journey! Have you thought about making your community part of these trips? Like, sell or auction off places on the summit attempts (don't think many of us would be able to join you for the whole journey, saldy) or for legs of the treks?

[@TraintoSummit]

Thank you! Buzzing about this whole project as well 🙌 Great idea by the way. This is something I'll seriously consider for India since it will be 60+ days of walking (without taking into account the actual mountain😆). Will need all the company I can get haha.

[@rinohals]

Dangit. I didn't see this coming. Your in for the ultimate expeditions you can do today. I'll follow your steps around the different continents with interest and can't wait for your updates. Btw, when thinking of it, this might not be a surprise after all. You have done this for a long time. You're only upscaling a little. Dang. You are the baddest couple I know about! Go for it!

[@TraintoSummit]

Hahaha, thank you Rino! Your comment made my day 💪 Looking forward to sharing all of the adventures on the channel!

[@isaakassmann4252]

Do not stop with these videos! They will pay you eventually 👍🏼

[@TraintoSummit]

I love making them! Thank you for your comment 🙏

[@HungaroExplorer]

What an amazing project! I love it! “Noroc” my friend!I hope one day we can have a beer in Romania and talk stories. Cheers🍻

[@TraintoSummit]

Multumesc my friend! Let's keep in touch! Let me know when you're there, can't wait to hear how you ended up in Hawaii 😂

[@HungaroExplorer]

@@TraintoSummit Long story, but we have a similar story😄

[@RFE812]

I’ve heard that geography classes in some countries teach people that Denali & Aconcagua are on the same continent.

[@lizthomas1539]

I love this. An ordinary person with an audacious goal is the best kind of story. If you haven't already read Göran Kropp's biography you really must. He rode from his home in Sweden to Nepal, climbed Everest unassisted and rode home. A true purist. Good luck to you! I'll be following along.

[@TraintoSummit]

I actually heard about this guy before but never knew his name, thank you for this, I'll look into him. Also thank you for your kind words, it means a lot 🙏

[@worldwide_investor9017]

That sounds insane! Props for you mate for going after it. Is inspiring me to also not give up. I came across your channel and really enjoy your work! I am on that 7 summit path as well. I've done Kili last year very cheap with a great team of locals I can hook you up. Btw did you used to play poker in London you look familiar to me?

[@TraintoSummit]

Thank you mate! We sorted out the Killi guide already (had to find someone that would cater to no driving once I step foot through the park gates), appreciate the help though. No poker haha!

[@potato-fk8jt]

Ah, so you're the guy I saw on the mountaineering subreddit? I was just watching your Mount Kazbek video and was intrigued by your channel.

[@TraintoSummit]

Yup, I'm the guy 🌊 🏔️ 🌊 Thanks for watching!

[@leonkielmann4712]

This is such a cool idea and a very motivating story! Can i ask, how dod you gain the experience to climb technical mountains unguided? I am 18 and would love to climb mamy of the same mountains that you have climbed but hiring a guide each time seems impracticle...? Good luck with your journey, wishing you all the best!

[@IoSonoPaulo]

Cris, quick question: Did you take a course in Mountaineering or you just learned as you were going ? Congrats for your dream soon to be reality. I'll be here cheering for you.

[@TraintoSummit]

I didn't do a mountaineering course (although I highly recommend this option). I learned most things myself but also did courses on top (for rock climbing and crevasse rescue). Mountaineering courses with a group are great because you can also meet potential mountaineering buddies there. Thanks for following along on the journey!

[@IoSonoPaulo]

@@TraintoSummit Thank you for your reply :)

[@pattyarana]

Where is the link for donation so I can share it with others in the USA 🇺🇸?

[@TraintoSummit]

That's very kind of you! The link is in the description, below the video. You have to click 'more' to expand the description and see it 🙌

[@pattyarana4785]

got it. donation done... @@TraintoSummit

[@TraintoSummit]

That is so kind of you ♥ Thank you Patty 🙏