In this episode of Adventure Is Everywhere, I’m sharing my honest 29029 Sun Valley experience — from the 20 weeks of training to the 36-hour cutoff and what the event is really like.

If you’ve ever Googled “Is 29029 worth it?” or “What is 29029 like?” this is the episode I wish I had found before I signed up.

29029 is an Everesting event where participants hike the same mountain 15 times in 36 hours, gaining the elevation of Mount Everest. I trained 5–7 days per week while navigating divorce, solo parenting, business ownership, and rebuilding trust in my body after a major tibial stress fracture.

In this episode, I talk about:

• What 29029 Sun Valley is actually like

• How I trained for 20 weeks (including long training days and two-a-days)

• The mental challenge of climbing the same mountain 15 times

• The infamous “Wall” section

• The 3 a.m. moment that almost broke me

• Finishing with one hour left before the 36-hour cutoff

But more than that, this episode is about identity. It’s about self-doubt. It’s about what happens when your life shifts and you decide to climb anyway.

If you’re considering 29029 — or facing a mountain of your own — this one’s for you.