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Stacey's Mount Everest Challenge 2022

  • Day 35 - 19th March 2022

      23 March 2022
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    Climb 38 done and dusted!

    Very delayed update 🙈 But last Saturday I completed the last climb with the amazing support of Jamie and the kids, Mum, Paula, brother Jamie and Cat and the kiddies and some of Rent a Crowd aka the Hatwell Family. Favourite Aunties, Uncles and Fuzzies (our lingo for favourite cousins) travelled from all over to come and do a climb in support.

    Special guest appearance was with King of the mountain - Dad. Tears flowed and memories were relayed while we took Dad (Poppas angel dust to Max) with us.

    In perfect timing we had 3 airforce planes jet past at what felt like eye level as we hit the level part after the 3 sets of big/hard stairs. Perfect timing and viewing and a salute for Dad I reakon.

    Super Proud of Max and Reid too, they smashed out the climb (plan had been for them to go slowly so I could just cruise with Lucas on the back!), may have been partly to do with the bribe of lollipops at the top.

    Was a very special last climb with some very special people, I truely am so blessed to have the family I do. I am also very blessed to have all of you, thank you for following along and your generous donations, I'm so lucky to have you all in my life. I'm speechless as to how much we have raised and I thank you all from the bottom of my heart. If I can ever help you in anyway please just sing out!!

    38/38 climbs completed ✔

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  • Day 33 - 17th March 2022

      18 March 2022
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    Single climb for this day! Some of my amazing family have decided to join me on Saturday in support of my final climb 🥰 So blessed to have the family I have! I am taking Dad along for the walk too so prepare for the blubbery pics tomorrow, seems fitting that he will be there with me for it. Thanks again for everyone's support not only do I have an amazing family, I have freaking awesome village surrounding me too! 🥰

    37/38 climbs completed ✔

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  • Day 32 - 16th March 2022

      18 March 2022
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    Last day of double climbs! 🥳 It has been great but some days were more of a struggle than others thats for sure. I really have no idea how Dad and Kelly did their 38 climbs in 48 hours a few years back. Going down you feel great but the minute you pause for a few minute too long at the bottom and then start those steps again you have the mental fight starting in your head. Those two were absolute superstars doing what they did thats for sure!

    36/38 climbs completed ✔

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  • Day 30 - 14th March 2022

      15 March 2022
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    Into my final week, thank you all for bearing with me and following along with the updates ... the end is in sight now!

    Another bonus of doing this challenge are the people you cross paths with. One participant I've seen quite often on my walks is Denise, she had a leg amputated below the knee 2 years ago and is a total legend. I had a quick chat with her today and not only has she already completed her 38 but she's started and plans to finish a second set before the 50 days are up. Such an amazing lady and so inspirational!

    34/38 climbs completed ✔

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  • Day 29 - 13th March 2022

      13 March 2022
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    Had a special 30th climb today; my brother and Aunty who lives in Auckland joined in for the sunrise climb. Yay to finally making it to the summit in time to see the sunrise and was very special having them there too. Two more climbs ticked off after that one as well.. Jamie and Aunty Penny ditched me in favour of a coffee though for those 🙄😅

    32/38 climbs completed ✔

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  • Day 26 - 10th March 2022

      13 March 2022
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    Oops had a lazy day yesterday and skipped my 2 climbs - got distracted supporting other charities I love to help...Op shops 🙈 But only as I'm ahead of my planned schedule for climbs I knew I could still make it work 🤭 But 2 slow ones completed today.

    29/38 climbs completed ✔

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  • Day 23 - 7th March 2022

      7 March 2022
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    Slow and steady today but another 2 ticked off 🤧🥵 Bit under the weather but Covid test negative pheww! Over two thirds of the way now!

    27/38 climbs completed ✔

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  • Day 22 - 6th March 2022

      6 March 2022
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    Another beautiful Sunday and another 4.40am wakeup from Lucas 🥴 Almost made sunrise at the top today but not quite, it was a nice way to end the dreaded 3 sets of long/high stairs however though by taking a pause to admire it as it appeared! Will try again for sunrise at the top next weekend! Three more ticked off today 😃

    25/38 climbs completed ✔

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  • Day 19 - 3rd March 2022

      4 March 2022
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    Dropped the kiddies off this morning to find out Covid has hit the daycare. I contemplated skipping the climbs to instead prepare for what seems like the inevitable now but had Dad sitting on my shoulder saying pfftt get up that Mountain and do your climbs daughter! So for once I listened to Dad 😉

    22/38 climbs completed ✔

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  • Day 18 - 2nd March 2022

      4 March 2022
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    Oops bit slack with updates this week... kids... Covid (thankfully not in our household yet but seems to be getting closer!)

    But had an awesome climb for this one. Climb #20 and my old mate Ray from my Marine Studies / BAppSci days was in town so came along for this one. Was awesome to catch up on all that's happened, hard to believe the pic from graduation was 15 years ago!

    20/38 climbs completed ✔

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  • Day 16 - 28th February 2022

      28 February 2022
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    Bit slower today after the 3 yesterday, but 2 more ticked off so I have hit half way! 🥳

    Now to hope Omicron stays away from this household until the second half are completed atleast! 🤞🤞

    19/38 climbs completed ✔

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  • Day 15 - 27th February 2022

      27 February 2022
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    Made the most of an early start this morning (thanks Lucas - 4.10am 🥴🥱) and manged to get 3 climbs in. It was beautiful to see the sunrise as I arrived and the cooler temps of the earlier morning made it much more comfortable! Have added a collage of pics from this morning to the gallery as you can never get sick of the view!

    17/38 climbs completed ✔

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  • Day 12 - 24th February 2022

      25 February 2022
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    Another 2 completed with a nice sea breeze today 🌊Quickest climb to date on the first one with 23.02 mins up. Just over a third of the way through now 😊

    14/38 climbs completed ✔

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  • Day 11 - 23rd February 2022

      23 February 2022
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    Another beautiful hot day but a day of rain soon could be a nice change please weather gods 🥵🤞 🙊

    12/38 climbs completed ✔

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  • Day 9 - 21st February 2022

      21 February 2022
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    Wow what a day, it started off like normal... another stunning day and 2 more climbs completed after dropping Max and Lucas off at kindy. Then this afternoon my Facebook memories pop up and there's Dad looking proud in his Team Skyla Mt Everest singlet from 3 years ago. I took it as a reminder it was time to share this page and holy moly! The amount of love and support I have received has left me speechless and with tears streaming down my face most of the night.

    To all the kind and encouraging words of support, thank you!

    To those who have reached out to do with a climb with me, thank you and I look forward to them.

    To the super generous family and friends that have donated... wow! I never set a goal with how much I wanted to raise, because as we know any amount helps so to have reached $790 in first few hours has absolutely blown me away. I am forever grateful and thank you, thank you, thank you!

    10/38 climbs completed ✔

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  • Day 5 - 17th February 2022

      17 February 2022
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    Another hot stunning day up the Mount.. 2 more today so 30 to go!!

    8/38 climbs completed ✔

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  • Day 4 - 16th February 2022

      16 February 2022
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    Another beautiful and hot day in the bay, 2 more down.

    6/38 climbs completed ✔

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  • Day 2 - 14th February 2022

      14 February 2022
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    Sunshine was back and the wind gone, another 2 climbs today 🌞

    4/38 climbs completed ✔

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  • Day 1 - 13th February 2022

      13 February 2022
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    Day one of the challenge and ex cyclone Dovi graced us with her presence 💨

    2/38 climbs complete ✔

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