Hello! I am Yolanda! A PhD student in Archaeology at the University of Edinburgh!

From the Light of Mithras to the Summit of the World: Help Me Reach Everest Base Camp in 2027

In 2027, I’ll be taking on the Mithras to Mount Everest Project! A journey that began as a personal promise and has now grown into something much bigger.

When I started my PhD, I made a pact with the universe: if I passed my first-year review, I’d celebrate by trekking to Everest Base Camp, as a tribute to endurance, transformation, and the ancient spirit of Mithras. I passed. And now, it’s time to honour that commitment.

This isn’t just a trek, it’s a symbolic pilgrimage, blending academic resilience, personal growth, and spiritual fire. It’s for anyone who believes in setting bold goals, keeping promises, and walking with purpose.

But I can’t do it alone! I’m inviting you to be part of this mission.

You can support this journey by donating to help cover the costs of the trek: flights, gear, permits, training, and logistics. Or if you're up for it, join me on the trail and be part of something unforgettable.

Every donation, every share, every bit of support brings this vision one step closer to reality. Let’s rise together! For resilience, for meaning, and for Mithras.

Memento mori et memento vivere!!