Ten Summits Challenge
The Challenge is to climb the ten highest peaks in Australia over five days with some of Australia's most experienced Mountain Guides from K7 Adventures. We are doing this to raise awareness for MJD and people with disabilities; and to raise funds for research and support programs.
The top ten peaks in Australia are located in the southern end of the Kosciuszko National Park, NSW.
1. Mt Kosciuszko, 2228 m
2. Mt Townsend, 2209 m
3. Mt Twynam, 2195 m
4. Rams Head, 2190 m
5. Etheridge Ridge Peak, 2180 m
6. Rams Head North, 2177 m
7. Alice Rawson, 2160 m
8. Abbot peak, 2159 m
9. Abbot Peak East, 2145 m
10. Carruthers Peak, 2145 m
The combined height of all ten peaks is 21,788 metres. Although we won't actually ascend that height, it is about 75km in distance we will cover while hiking. On our biggest day we will summit four of the peaks.
Please sponsor a hiker! If they're your family or friend leave comment when you give. Giving options could be $1 per peak ($10), or $1 per kilometres hiked ($75), or 1cent per metre of the combined hight of the peaks ($217.88). Give what you can.
All businesses that support us will be listed on the sponsors page, and there will be the option of having a business logo on the page if a donation of over $100 is given.
Photo from: http://snowymountains.com.au/destination/kosciuszko-national-park
The top ten peaks in Australia are located in the southern end of the Kosciuszko National Park, NSW.
1. Mt Kosciuszko, 2228 m
2. Mt Townsend, 2209 m
3. Mt Twynam, 2195 m
4. Rams Head, 2190 m
5. Etheridge Ridge Peak, 2180 m
6. Rams Head North, 2177 m
7. Alice Rawson, 2160 m
8. Abbot peak, 2159 m
9. Abbot Peak East, 2145 m
10. Carruthers Peak, 2145 m
The combined height of all ten peaks is 21,788 metres. Although we won't actually ascend that height, it is about 75km in distance we will cover while hiking. On our biggest day we will summit four of the peaks.
Please sponsor a hiker! If they're your family or friend leave comment when you give. Giving options could be $1 per peak ($10), or $1 per kilometres hiked ($75), or 1cent per metre of the combined hight of the peaks ($217.88). Give what you can.
All businesses that support us will be listed on the sponsors page, and there will be the option of having a business logo on the page if a donation of over $100 is given.
Photo from: http://snowymountains.com.au/destination/kosciuszko-national-park
Hikers
Friends from all the different parts of my life are participating. Friends from Wallan, Corryong and Seymour; childhood, church, work and CFA friends. People from all different types of careers and backgrounds.
These are the faces of those who have committed to being part of this journey with me.
These are the faces of those who have committed to being part of this journey with me.
Meet the Hikers!
Hi I'm Lauren Mather, a 30 year old registered nurse and midwife. I worked with Bec and was wrapt to be able to jump aboard with this challenge and help raise awareness. My career gives me a insight on how much a disability can affect an individual and the ripple affect it has. I'm married with a fur baby named Digger. I have done several hikes and love the outdoors. I thoroughly enjoy water skiing and netball.
I’m Nay Lewis, I was born and grow up in Seymour, where I met Bec in our teenage years though our local CFA. I have a huge passion for the outdoors, hiking and any other adventure activity that is thrown my way. For the past three years I was working for an outdoor education company, leading school students on various journeys. However, you can now find me on the east coast, working in a rock climbing gym or guiding around my new local area.
I am participating in the Ten Summits Challenge to support Bec, too see new country I have yet to explore, to stretch my legs, challenge myself and assist our team to reach our goal!
I am participating in the Ten Summits Challenge to support Bec, too see new country I have yet to explore, to stretch my legs, challenge myself and assist our team to reach our goal!
Hi I’m Katherine Watson, and I work as a doctor in the Northern Hospital emergency department alongside Bec and several of our other wonderful hikers. As a nature lover and passionate advocate for health equity, the opportunity to participate in the Ten Summits Challenge was a no-brainer for me, and I feel genuinely privileged to play a small part in having Bec’s message heard. In my spare time I’m usually enjoying the great outdoors, smashing some smashed avocado, finding more books to hoard or introducing myself to random dogs in public.
Hi guys. My name is Kerstin Jarvis and I am a mixed animal veterinarian in the Bega Valley. I grew up on a beef cattle farm in Cudgewa so have always loved the outdoors. I went to primary school with Bec and have stayed great friends with her even after she moved all the way to Seymour (mostly due to her amazing commitment). I am so excited to be able to support her on this crazy fun adventure.
The name’s James Chitty, I grew up around buffalo and love the environment. I’m also an outdoor enthusiast and I work at Hotham all year round as well as helping out on adventure trips for my family’s company, I got involved in ten summits because I’ve always wanted to climb the NSW peaks and a climb for a cause is always more rewarding.
Hi I'm Anthony McMahon. I have lived my whole life in Kinglake. I enjoy the outdoors immensely. I have done many hikes in Mac Donald ranges in Northern Territory, several in Tasmania, New Zealand and many of the peaks in Victoria. I have had a couple of years off doing big hikes but looking forward to marking a few summits off my bucket list whilst walking for a great cause and raising awareness for an inspirational young lady. I have been married 38 years with 4 children one of which I'm going the walk with (Lauren Mather).
My name is Andrew Logan. I am very passionate about helping others and have worked in the health industry now for 11 years…
I met a very like minded individual in the emergency department at the Northern- her name is Rebekah! Bec’s drive for the MJD cause is phenomenal and I am so happy to be onboard this journey.
Really looking forward to the 19th and starting our adventure in the mountains ⛰
I met a very like minded individual in the emergency department at the Northern- her name is Rebekah! Bec’s drive for the MJD cause is phenomenal and I am so happy to be onboard this journey.
Really looking forward to the 19th and starting our adventure in the mountains ⛰
Hey guys, I’m Tracey Lucas! I’m a little hippie child who is lucky enough to work outdoors on summer crew and last year I also completed my teaching degree 👩🎓
I was first intrigued by the ten summits challenge firstly as I want to get out and hike more- but then heard about the important cause we are all fundraising for, and the fact I’d never heard of MJD spurred me on!
I was first intrigued by the ten summits challenge firstly as I want to get out and hike more- but then heard about the important cause we are all fundraising for, and the fact I’d never heard of MJD spurred me on!
Hi - I’m Narrelle McCrum. I got to know Bec through Church and, like most of us, saw this challenge as a great way to support Bec in her journey - as well as being a personal challenge because there are so many aspects of this that are outside of my comfort zone.
I’m a mum and a wedding photographer by day (and night!), and in my spare time I’m usually reading, taking endless photos of the kids, or daydreaming about anything and everything. I believe in being kind, having hope and not wasting time eating cheap chocolate.
I’m a mum and a wedding photographer by day (and night!), and in my spare time I’m usually reading, taking endless photos of the kids, or daydreaming about anything and everything. I believe in being kind, having hope and not wasting time eating cheap chocolate.