A man wearing a blue coat and sunglasses with snow on his face.
A mountain with a tent camp on top.
A snowy mountain with a blue sky.
A man wearing a white jacket and a red and white backpack standing on a snowy mountain.
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From Soldier

To Subsea 

To Summits

Ian Hughes is pushing his limits while raising vital support for veterans.

The Journey so Far

From the summit of Kilimanjaro to the slopes of Everest and the ice fields of Norway, each expedition has pushed me further, mentally, physically, and professionally.
A snowy mountain with a blue sky.
A snowy mountain with a blue sky.
A man wearing a white jacket and a red vest is giving a thumbs up.

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Everest

Everest

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Summited the world’s highest peak after weeks on the mountain,  a major turning point.
May 2025
Nepal/Tibet, Himalayas
Nepal/Tibet, Himalayas

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Carstensz Pyramid

Carstensz Pyramid

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A technical rock climb through jungle and limestone that pushed precision and focus.
October 2024
Papua Province, Indonesia
Papua Province, Indonesia

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Elbrus

Elbrus

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Elbrus was the third of my Seven Summits, and it left a lasting impression. It wasn’t the hardest climb physically, but mentally, pushing through that sickness tested me.
August 2024
Caucasus Mountains, Russia
Caucasus Mountains, Russia

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Denali

Denali

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A brutal cold-weather climb with heavy loads and altitude sickness. Summit reached.
May 2024
Alaska, USA
Alaska, USA

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Kilimanjaro

Kilimanjaro

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The first summit of the Grand Slam journey. a high-altitude test that marked the starting line.
January 2024
Tanzania, Africa
Tanzania, Africa

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