Hi my name is Breno Freire. I am 33 years old currently living in Portugal.

As a remote worker, it's given me the freedom to expand my Horizons on what I'm fully capable of doing.

I've always wanted to make a statement on what can be achieved with hard work and dedication and in the last 3 years my body and mind has been pushed to limits I was unaware of.

In the next 18 months, I will be preparing myself to attempt the Summit Of Annapurna I (8,091 m) in Nepal — one of the most dangerous mountains on Earth and 1 of 14 8000 meter peak mountains in the world.

I am a Brazilian national and father of four, and this expedition represents years of preparation, discipline, and progressive high-altitude training.

One of my personal goals with this climb is to attempt to become the first Brazilian male to officially summit Annapurna I, while always prioritizing safety, responsibility, and respect for the mountain to ensure a safe trip back home.

I've been personally funding as much of this journey as possible. However, without support and larger sponsors, this becomes a very difficult task to reach the end goal on the final stretch.

This GoFundMe exists to help close that gap and ensure the expedition is carried out safely and responsibly with the proper guidance where needed.

2026 Training & Progression Climbs (In Order)

Before attempting Annapurna, I will complete the following progressive climbs throughout 2026 as the final stretch of preparation:

Serra da Estrela, Portugal — 1,993 m

Winter conditions, endurance, and cold-weather mountain skills (overnight) - ongoing process to train cold weather technique with minimal equipment and clothing to stimulate proper breathing weekly. 10-12 hours at a time.

Mont Blanc, France / Italy — 4,808 m

Alpine climbing, glacier travel, crevasse safety, and technical movement (refresher to build on different scenarios and trainings )

Mount Elbrus, Caucasus — 5,642 m

High-altitude acclimatization and prolonged exposure above 5,000 m

Cho Oyu, Tibet / Nepal — 8,188 m

Extreme altitude experience, oxygen systems, and decision-making at elevation. (First 8,000-meter peak summit)

These climbs are essential steps to reduce risk and ensure that the Annapurna attempt is approached with proper experience, safety courses, avalanche training and understanding ones body.

Final Expedition Goal

Annapurna I, Nepal — 8,091 m

2026 Annapurna Expedition Cost Breakdown (Estimated)

Nepal Government & Logistics

Annapurna climbing permit: €9,500

Liaison officer & government fees: €2,000

Environmental & route fees: €1,000

Subtotal: €12,500

Expedition Operator & Mountain Support

Guided expedition logistics (base camp setup, route fixing, coordination): €12,000 – €15,000

High-altitude Sherpa support: €5,000 – €7,000

Subtotal: €17,000 – €22,000

Safety & High-Altitude Equipment

Supplemental oxygen (cylinders, masks, regulators): €4,000 – €6,000

Emergency evacuation & rescue insurance: €1,500 – €2,000

Medical supplies & altitude medication: €500

Subtotal: €6,000 – €8,500

Gear & Technical Equipment

(Some already owned, others must be replaced or upgraded)

High-altitude boots, suit, gloves, layers: €2,500 – €4,000

Technical climbing equipment (ropes, hardware, safety systems): €1,000 – €1,500

Subtotal: €3,500 – €5,500

Travel & Living Costs

International flights (Europe ↔ Nepal): €1,200 – €1,800

Domestic flights & transport in Nepal: €600 – €800

Food, accommodation, and base camp living: €1,500 – €2,000

Subtotal: €3,300 – €4,600

Total Estimated Cost (2026)

€35,000 – €50,000

-These fees listed are strictly for the Annapurna Summit itself. I have arranged the other trips up until except the last two 8k meter peaks which I'm working towards.

How Your Support Helps!

Every contribution directly supports:

Safer expedition logistics.

Proper acclimatization and preparation.

A disciplined, responsible attempt to represent my family, Brazil, my company and who ever believes in the journey on one of the world’s most challenging mountains.

I will share the journey openly — Training, preparation, challenges, and outcomes — so supporters can follow each step.

Thank you for supporting not just a climb, but a carefully planned effort to push personal limits while returning home safely to my family, friends, colleagues and supporters.