The Annapurna Ascent

Episode 7: We have lift off!

The two men on a mission to plant the first South African flag on Annapurna have left the safety of base camp as they start their historic push up one of the deadliest mountains on earth. Warren Eva and John Black had originally planned to summit at the end of…

4 Apr 8AM 1 min

Episode 6: Change of Plans

The two men on a mission to plant the first South African flag on Annapurna are now pushing to summit this weekend. Warren Eva and John Black had originally planned to summit at the end of the month but worsening weather has forced a change of plans. And they're headed…

4 Apr 8AM 2 min

Episode 5: Rotations, rest & brutal winds

The two men attempting to plant the first South African flag on Annapurna spent the weekend rotating between camps on the mountain as they continue to acclimatise. 12 days into their expedition, John Black and Warren Eva have already raised R57,000 for charity — while adjusting to life above 5,000…

3 Apr 3AM 1 min

Episode 4 : Settling into base camp at 4130m

The Two South Africans aiming to plant our national flag on Annapurna are now adjusting to the altitude at base camp. Warren Eva and John Black raised over R180 000 for malnourished children during their historic K2 summit. Now, they’re hoping to raise even more on one of the world’s…

3 Apr 3AM 1 min

Episode 3: "We understand the danger"

Seven weeks of danger, endurance, and determination lie ahead as two South Africans attempt to plant our national flag on Annapurna - the world’s 10th highest mountain - for the first time. Warren Eva and John Black have touched down in Nepal as they start this daring expedition to raise…

26 Mar 5AM 2 min

Episode 2: "We're hoping to raise more funds for charity"

Two South Africans are using their climb up Annapurna to raise funds for a charity that feeds malnourished children. John Black and Warren Eva have landed in Nepal, aiming to become the first South Africans to summit the world’s 10th highest mountain — and they’re doing it without supplemental oxygen.

26 Mar 5AM 2 min

Episode 1 : "It starts with the right gear"

Another bold South African adventure begins! HOT 1027 caught up with Warren Eva as he packed for one of the most dangerous climbs on Earth—Annapurna. With every piece of gear carrying life-or-death significance, Warren and John Black are gearing up for an expedition like no other.

20 Mar 7AM 2 min