It looks like 2023 is shaping up to be my year of challenges. After two months of push-up challenges and another month of the 10/10/10 challenge, I took the leap and signed up for the Mt. Everest Climbing Challenge. The goal is to conquer 29,032 feet of elevation on my bike by April 29th, the height of Mt. Everest.

I’ve pondered this challenge before, but never felt quite ready or confident that I could squeeze in the time to do it. Also, that’s a heck of a lot of climbing. This year, for whatever reason, I’ve decided to test my mettle.

So if you’ve heard some giddy woman’s voice wafting through the sky, belting out Aretha’s “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough,” that’s me–gobbling up hills, one day, one ride at a time, enjoying the views and the journey along the way.

My first goal is to reach Base Camp at 17,700 ft.

Then it will be on to the Ice Fall at 22,000 ft.

Followed by

• Lhotse Wall at 22,300 ft.

• Death Zone at 26,000 ft. (that’s not scary at all–haha)

• The Summit at 29,032 ft.

Send me your good vibes, as this is a bit of an ass-kicker, and life is especially full these days. Even though it’s a stretch to squeeze it all in, I’m taking my own advice, which is not to wait until the “perfect time,” because there is no perfect time except NOW.

Ride on! xo Becky

PS: There’s still time to join if you want to be part of the fun! The more the merrier! Click HERE for all the details.