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Two Continents.Two Summits.One World Record Attempt.

At just 23 years old, Jawad Shalhoub is preparing for one of the most ambitious adventure challenges ever attempted.

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The First Person Ever To Attempt This Two-Continent Summit Challenge In Record Time

Mount Kilimanjaro — the snow-capped summit rising above the African plains
Africa

Mount Kilimanjaro

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Mount Elbrus — the twin snow-covered peaks of Europe's highest mountain
Europe

Mount Elbrus

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Beirut → Africa → Europe
  1. Beirut
  2. Kilimanjaro
  3. Elbrus

From Lebanon To The Himalayas

In November 2025, Jawad became the first Lebanese ever to complete both Everest Base Camp and Annapurna Base Camp in Nepal in only 11 days.

0 daysTo Complete Both Treks
0 base campsEverest & Annapurna
  1. 01
    Lebanon — at the start of the expedition journey

    Lebanon

    Where it began — forging strength and grit on the rugged peaks and waterfalls of his homeland.

  2. 02
    Nepal — trekking the valley toward Annapurna's snow peaks

    Nepal

    Answering the call of the Himalayas, trekking into the highest mountains on Earth.

  3. 03
    Everest Base Camp — climbing a rock face under a starlit summit

    Everest Base Camp

    Standing at the foot of the world's tallest mountain, the first Lebanese to make the journey.

  4. 04
    Annapurna Base Camp — crossing glacial waters by boat

    Annapurna Base Camp

    Two iconic base camps conquered in just 11 days — an endurance feat few have matched.

  5. 05
    Record attempt — standing on the high plateau at golden hour

    World Record Attempt

    Now the eyes turn to Africa and Europe — a two-continent summit challenge never attempted before.

Milestones & Achievements

A journey built on firsts — for Lebanon, and for the record books.

  • First Lebanese to complete Everest Base Camp and Annapurna Base Camp in 11 days

  • Extreme endurance athlete and adventurer

  • Multiple mountain and outdoor challenges completed in Lebanon

  • Representing Lebanon on international expeditions

  • Preparing for a world-first two-continent summit challenge

The Journey In Frames

Expedition Gallery

Mission Control / Live

The World Record Attempt

Two continents. Two summits. One flight path tracked from the roof of Africa to the highest peak in Europe.

  1. Asia

    Lebanon

    Home — the starting line.

  2. Africa

    Mount Kilimanjaro

    5,895m — the roof of Africa.

  3. Europe

    Mount Elbrus

    5,642m — the highest peak in Europe.

  • Total Elevation0 mKilimanjaro + Elbrus
  • Distance Traveled0 kmAcross two continents
  • Days Remaining—Until Summer 2026

— Jawad Shalhoub

For the history books.

For the Lebanese flag.

For a nation that deserves to be proud.

Looking out toward the Annapurna massif at the journey's end

The Journey Begins Summer 2026

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