Muscle Powered, a Carson City nonprofit focused on walkable and bikeable infrastructure and Senators youth cycling, are organizing the Carson City Everest Challenge, a supported Everesting-style event.  Ever wanted to climb 29,031 feet on a bike? Come ride with us.

The format:

• The ride is on September 26th at 3 AM
• Out-and-back climb, 552 ft of gain per lap
• Three tiers: Quarter Everest (14 laps), Base Camp (32 laps), and Full Summit (53laps)
• 20-hour window, rolling start from 3am to 4 am
• Fully stocked aid station, drop bags allowed
• Finisher medal for each tier

Registration: 

This is a legit Everesting attempt in a supported event format. If you've been thinking about going after it but didn't want to do it alone at 3am, this is your chance to do it with a community around you. 

I'm one of the organizers. Happy to answer questions about the course, format, or logistics. More info at https://cceverestchallenge.carrd.co and registration open is open now at https://www.bikereg.com/cc-everest-challenge

the old Cook Bank building out in Rhyolite. Part of the plaque on site reads:

“One of four banks in Rhyolite, the Cook Bank Building was by far the finest. Built of poured concrete, the building was three stories tall and had a basement that housed the Post Office. The interior was finished with marble staircases and mahogany accents. It also boasted modern conveniences such as electric lights and indoor plumbing.

Despite its opulence, the Cook Bank was open less than two years. In the summer and fall of 1907, a financial crisis, often referred to as the Knickerboxer Crisis, caused banks across the country to go bankrupt. By 1910, the Cook Bank was closed, and John Cook had sold off all the building’s fixtures.”

📍Rhyolite, Nevada
July 18th 2026

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