AEW daredevil Darby Allin is pushing himself to the absolute limit — and this time, it’s not inside the ring. Allin’s highly anticipated expedition to climb Mount Everest is officially underway, and according to a recent update from his guiding team, the former TNT Champion is doing just fine on one of the most grueling physical challenges on Earth.
The update comes via Adventure Consultants, the mountain guiding company overseeing Allin’s journey. In their latest public check-in, posted on Wednesday, the team revealed that Allin and his fellow climbers gained an elevation of 530 meters during a three-and-a-half-hour hike from Pheriche to Chhukhung. The next step in their acclimatization process is a trek to a hill standing at 5,540 meters — scheduled for Thursday.
“Darby is doing great! … It was a nice and clear day with great views,” the guiding team shared in the update, providing a positive sign that the AEW star is adjusting well to the harsh conditions and intense altitude.
Allin’s climb began around April 10 and marks a major personal milestone. He’s spoken openly for years about his dream of summiting Everest, and while he originally planned to make the climb in 2024, a shoulder injury sustained at AEW Big Business forced him to delay. AEW has since given Allin ample time to prepare for the expedition, and by all accounts, his training and conditioning have paid off so far.
It’s worth noting that Everest is no small feat — even for experienced climbers. According to The Wrestling Observer Newsletter, most attempts take up to two months, and only about two-thirds of climbers make it to the summit. For those without extensive mountaineering experience, the odds drop significantly, especially if weather conditions worsen. Tragically, nine climbers lost their lives on the mountain in 2024 alone.
But if there’s anyone in pro wrestling you’d bet on to take on something this extreme, it’s Darby Allin. Known for throwing himself off ladders, crashing through barricades, and launching off stages with reckless abandon, Allin has built his entire career on defying limits. Now, he’s attempting to conquer the highest one on the planet.
No word yet on how far he intends to go in the coming weeks, but if his current progress is any indication, Darby Allin is more determined than ever to plant his flag — both as a professional wrestler and as an adventurer.
Stay tuned to Wrestling News Blog for more updates as Darby continues his incredible journey up Mount Everest.
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