New Delhi, – In a historic achievement that blends human endurance with cutting-edge training methodology, Move Outdoors, India’s premier outdoor education and high-altitude performance specialists, has successfully guided Mr. Mohan Rawat, a 52-year-old Tata Steel Adventure Foundation (TSAF) instructor, to the summit of Mount Everest.
The EnduranceTM Project: A Year-Long Scientific Odyssey. The triumph marks the culmination of Project EnduranceTM, a meticulously structured year-long training regimen designed by Mr. Nischay Attri, Founder, Move Outdoors. The program was divided into two distinct physiological conditioning phases:
1. Himalayan Endurance Phase:
* Established an unshakable aerobic base through progressive overload training
* Included successful ascents of two 6,500m peaks in the Ladakh Himalayas, Mt. Chamsher Kangri and Mt. Lungsar Kangri
* Developed critical technical skills for high-altitude mountaineering.
2. Hypoxic Performance Phase:
* Conducted at 4,500m elevation for authentic altitude adaptation
* Focused on three key physiological markers:
✓ Cold thermogenesis enhancement (-30°C exposure training)
✓ Erythropoiesis stimulation (18% increase in RBC count)
✓ Mitochondrial biogenesis
* Winter Expedition to a 6000m mountain in the Ladakh Himalaya.
Summit Moment: A Testament to Indian Grit On May 18 at 05:20 Hrs IST, Mr. Rawat reached the 8,848.86m summit, where he proudly unfurled both the Tiranga and Tata Steel flag – a symbolic moment that:
* Makes him one of the oldest Indian corporate athletes to achieve this feat
* Validates Move Outdoors’ proprietary altitude training protocol
* Reinforces Tata Steel’s legacy in nurturing exceptional talent
From the Founder’s Desk , Mr. Nischay Attri reflected: “Project EnduranceTM was our most ambitious physiological conditioning program to date. By combining Ladakh’s extreme environments with hypoxic training, we’ve proven that age is no barrier when science meets spirit. This summit and Project Endurance hold a deep significance to me personally as it honours Mr. Ratan Tata’s legacy and his vision of pushing human potential.” About Move Outdoors Specialising in evidence-based adventure training, Move Outdoors has pioneered:
✓ Corporate athlete development programs
✓ Military-grade endurance conditioning
✓ Best in class Adventure Management.
