Mateusz Waligóra Embarks on Asekol Everest Expedition: A Unique Himalayan Adventure

In a world where the allure of Everest often seems diluted by commercialism and queues of climbers, Mateusz Waligóra stands apart. He is not just another mountaineer seeking to conquer the world’s highest peak; he is a man driven by curiosity, a thirst for adventure, and an insatiable desire to experience the world firsthand. His upcoming expedition, the Asekol Everest Expedition, promises to be nothing short of extraordinary.

Unconventional Beginnings: Waligóra’s Ground-Zero Journey to Everest

In a Facebook post brimming with determination and anticipation, Waligóra outlined his unconventional approach to Everest. “Always curious,” he writes, reflecting on his past adventures, including a 58-day ski journey to the South Pole. He dismisses the chatter surrounding Everest, opting instead to witness it with his own eyes and feel its challenges under his own skin.

What sets Waligóra’s expedition apart is not just the destination but the journey itself. Unlike traditional climbs that start from established base camps at high altitudes, Waligóra will begin his quest from ground zero – the shores of the Indian Ocean. Joined initially by Jakub Rybicki, a seasoned traveller and photographer, they will embark on a 1200-kilometre cycling odyssey through India, culminating in Nepal.

The Himalayan Triathlon: Waligóra’s Pursuit of Everest’s Summit

Upon reaching Nepal, the bicycles will be exchanged for backpacks as Waligóra and his team – including Iza Pakuła, Mirek Baściuk, Marcin Kin Photography, and Bartek Dobroch – trek towards Everest Base Camp. The journey is not just about reaching the summit; it’s about the transformational experience of the road less travelled.

“This will be a Himalayan triathlon,” declares Waligóra, emphasizing the multifaceted nature of his undertaking—cycling, trekking, and finally, the ultimate challenge – summiting Everest. 

As he prepares to set off on March 18th, Waligóra remains humble yet resolute. “Will I succeed? I don’t know,” he admits. “But I will give it my all – 100% and that extra 10%.” 

The Epic Expeditions of Mateusz Waligóra

Mateusz Waligóra - a Polish explorer specializing in extreme expeditions, journalist, photographer, and guide. As the first person in history, he solo and unsupported crossed the Mongolian part of the Gobi Desert. He began his journey in August 2018 in Bulgan and concluded it on October 15, 2018, in Sainshand. Covering a distance of 1785 km took him 58 days. In May 2020, he was supposed to start another expedition called "Walk the Australia", aiming to be the first Pole to traverse nearly 3500 km from north to south Australia. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the expedition was postponed to 2021. The new goal was to establish the Vistula Trail - the first pedestrian route connecting the mountains with the sea. The estimated distance the traveller aims to cover on foot within a month is 1200 km. On October 17, the explorer completed the Vistula Trail at the mouth of the river into the Baltic Sea. Covering a distance of 1160 km took 46 days (from September 2). In January 2023, he solo and unsupported reached the South Pole, covering approximately 1200 km in 58 days.