After months of preparation and a dream years in the making, AEW’s Darby Allin has officially reached the base of the world’s tallest mountain. The former TNT Champion, known for his fearless attitude inside the ring, is now bringing that same intensity to one of the most physically grueling challenges on Earth—climbing Mount Everest.

Allin kicked off his Everest journey earlier this month, arriving in Kathmandu, Nepal, alongside his mother and brother in early April. From there, he quickly began the trek toward Everest Base Camp, and updates throughout the month pointed to strong progress and high spirits. On April 17, the Adventure Consultants—an elite expedition guiding company—confirmed that Allin was acclimating well and making steady strides with his team.

Fast forward to April 20, and Allin officially reached Everest Base Camp, according to a now-removed update from Adventure Consultants’ website. Expedition leader Ang Dorjee Sherpa noted that the group would soon begin the official climb following the traditional Puja ceremony, a spiritual ritual held before any Everest ascent to ask for protection and good fortune.

While getting to Base Camp is a major milestone, the real challenge is just beginning. Climbing Mount Everest is a weeks-long test of endurance, even for seasoned alpinists. Wrestling journalist Dave Meltzer previously reported that a full Everest expedition typically takes close to two months. Considering Allin is relatively new to high-altitude mountaineering, his climb may stretch even longer—assuming conditions allow him to make it all the way to the top.

It’s a massive undertaking, and success is far from guaranteed. Statistics show that roughly a third of Everest hopefuls don’t make it to the summit, often forced to turn back due to weather, altitude sickness, or sheer physical exhaustion.

Still, if there’s one thing fans have learned about Darby Allin over the years, it’s that he’s not afraid to risk it all. Whether diving off ladders in front of thousands or scaling the tallest peak in the world, Allin remains determined to push himself far beyond what most would ever dare.

Stay tuned as we continue to follow Darby’s high-stakes adventure—because this climb could be his most extreme challenge yet.

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.