Project 7in4
Steve’s Goal
Climb the 7 Summits, the Highest Mountain on each of the Seven Continents, in under 4 Months.
On May 14, 2018, Steve took the final step to the summit of Everest and in doing so completed his goal of climbing the 7 Summits, the highest mountain on each of the seven continents, in under 4 months. In addition to achieving his personal goal, he also set a new 7 Summits world sped record.
In 117 days Steve climbed Vinson in Antarctica; Aconcagua in Argentina; Kilimanjaro in Tanzania; Carstensz Pyramid in West Papua; Kosciuszko in Australia; Elbrus in Russia; Denali in America and Everest in Nepal.
Project 7in4 was much more than just a test of physical endurance and stamina. Meticulous preparation and planning, mental resilience, critical decision making, risk management and team work in extreme environments were all critical to the overall project success.
GPS Tracking
Steve plotted and recorded his entire journey with GPS tracker to the highest point on every continent. Click link below to follow Steve’s footsteps and see photos and videos along the climbing routes.

7 Summits World Speed Record!

The Route
Steve completed the 7 Summits in the following order:
1. Vinson

Vinson, 4892m
Antarctica
2. Aconcagua

Aconcagua, 6962m
South America
3. Kilimanjaro

Kilimanjaro, 5895m
Africa
4a. Carstensz Pyramid

Carstensz Pyramid, 4884m
Australasia
4b. Kosciuszko

Kosciuszko, 2228m
Australia
5. Elbrus

Elbrus, 5642m
Europe
6. Denali

Denali, 6190m
North America
7. Everest

Everest, 8848
Asia
Giving Back
Through Project 7in4, Steve was passionate about raising awareness and funds for two not-for-profit organisations which he has close affiliation with through his accident; SpinalCure Australia and Surf Life Saving WA.
With the generous support of all who donated to Project 7in4 along with the Rotary Kosciuszko Summit Wheelchair Challenge and the amazing Everest Base Camp Trekking Team, together we raised an amazing $44,606 for Surf Life Saving and SpinalCure.


Thank You
Project 7in4 would not have been the success it was without all those who supported. Steve would like to particularly thank the following people:
Tanya Plain
Media Manager & Sister Extraordinaire
Jon Gupta
Partner in Climb
Gary and Lara Matier
The Surf Life Savers
Mum and Dad
The Life Supporters
Fiona Plain
Social Media Guru
Everest Base Camp Trekking Team
Each on their own journey reaching new heights
Turramurra and Cooma Rotary Clubs
Organisers of the Kosciuszko Summits Wheelchair Challenge