The Everest T1 Rugby World Record Challenge is part of the Everest Rugby World Record Series organized by Play Rugby Nepal, aiming to set a Guinness World Record for rugby played at high altitude
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The Everest T1 Rugby World Record Challenge is part of the Everest Rugby World Record Series organized by Play Rugby Nepal, aiming to set a Guinness World Record for rugby played at high altitude
Tentative / Planned Year:
October 2026 — This is mentioned as a tentative date window aimed to coincide with school holidays and good weather for a youth/high-participation event
Location :
Possible Event Types in the Series:
T1 (touch/tag rugby) world record attempt
Participants:
While specifics vary by year and package, the event generally follows an adventure + rugby challenge format similar to high-altitude sports tours:
Example Framework (subject to change by organizer):
Day 1–2: Arrival in Kathmandu, briefing & gear prep
Day 3: Fly/drive into the Everest region (e.g., Lukla/Namche)
Days 4–8: Trek to high-altitude site (acclimatize)
Day 9: World record match day (T1 rugby )
Days 10–12: Return trek & celebration
Day 13: Back to Kathmandu, closing event & departure
(Exact days may vary by pace and location chosen by event organizer.)
Typical Inclusions (may vary):
✔ Domestic transfers & trekking logistics
✔ Local guides & accommodation (mountain guesthouses)
✔ Meals during trekking & challenge days
✔ Rugby match organization & equipment
✔ Documentation support (photos/video for record)
✔ Emergency safety support
High-altitude doctor & medics
Acclimatization schedule (7–10 days)
Oxygen backup & evacuation plan
Non-contact / limited-contact rules
Weather & wind window monitoring
(This section wins trust with Guinness, govt & sponsors.)
Official prices are not listed, but similar adventure sports events in Nepal give some sense of scale:
🔹 Packages: roughly USD 3,195–$6,995+ depending on duration & services.
🔹 High-altitude adventure treks: USD 1,500–$3,500+ for multi-week Everest region treks.
🔹 Rugby event costs (organizer budget ): ~$70,000 overall project budget (not per person) for world-record event logistics.
👉 Exact per-person price for the Everest T1 Rugby event will depend on:
📍 included trek/flight, duration, support staff, and match logistics — so contacting organizers is essential.
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