Adams challenge The youngest Irish person to summit Everest

My name is Adam Sweeney, and in 2026 I plan to be the youngest Irish person to summit Mount Everest, the tallest mountain in the world at the age of 22, with the current youngest being 26.

In February of this year I completed my first big mountain - the highest mountain in South America, Aconcagua standing at 6961m in The Andes. With a success rate of only 30% I was delighted to make it to the summit with no problems with fitness, skill, or altitude sickness. As far as I am aware, at 20 years of age, I am the youngest Irish person to summit Aconcagua, but I could be proved wrong with that fact!!

Summitting Aconcagua in the Argentinian Andes, my first 7 summit, has given me the confidence to move on with my dream.

In November 2024 I plan to climb Ama Dablam with an Irish Team in Nepal. At 6,812 meters which is slightly lower than Aconcagua but it is a step up in technicality and a natural training ground for Everest.

In May 2025, I’ll be going to Alaska to tackle Denali, the highest mountain in North America. The approach to Denali is a challenge in itself, where I will have to haul my expedition gear on a sled to Base Camp, taking 3-4 days. The summit attempt itself will take 21 days, with time taken acclimatising to the mountain altitude, before an assault to the top which stands at 6190m. This is a fully self-sufficient trip and a great mental test before Everest.

With your support, we can create human history and be the youngest Irish person ever to summit Everest, the worlds highest mountain.

Thank you

Adam Sweeney