Our Story

Marc has always had a passion for endurance events. His recent accomplishments include finishes at The Leadville Trail 100 Run, Hennepin 100 Miler, Ironman Mt. Tremblant and a sub 4 hour Marine Corps Marathon. Prior to 29029, Marc has founded multiple nationwide event series converging community, athletics, and philanthropy. When he met Jesse, they initially set out to create the best endurance event on the planet. But Marc and Jesse soon discovered in their research that there were no events that were synonymous with vertical gain. They then began wondering, 'What if we brought the vertical height of Mt. Everest, 29,029 feet to be precise, to our participants?' And 29029 was born. Close

Jesse is an athlete from Long Island, completed more than 20 consecutive New York City Marathons and as a rapper, had a successful career topping the Billboard Top 100 charts. He is also the author of the New York Time's Bestselling book "Living With A SEAL". Jesse enjoys living life "out of the box", without actually having a box. He and Marc are original partners in crime founders of 29029. Close

Colin O’Brady is a world record holding explorer and one of the world’s best endurance athletes. He isn’t your typical adventurer despite his unmatched athletic accomplishments - a world first solo crossing of Antarctica, a world first row across Drake Passage, summiting Mt. Everest, and setting three prestigious mountaineering world records - and he has done it all after overcoming a devastating accident to prove that anything is possible. Colin is a believer that we all have untapped potential inside of us- join him on the mountain to find it.  Close

Garth is the eyes and ears of the mountain, the before and the after. He is our experienced Head of Operations and Event Director. Garth plans, executes, and manages and is always improving all 29029 events. Close

As Head of Community, Matt oversees all aspects of customer experience and sales for our events. He is the first point of contact for many 29029 participants, on and off the mountain. Matt helps participants realize their greatest potential and builds long lasting relationships. He has completed numerous marathons, including two Boston Marathons as well as two Ironman races in recent years. Close

Matt has made a career of building mission-driven brands in a range of categories including events, healthcare, real estate, and food. He leads our marketing efforts and is a deep believer that doing hard things unlocks the best in all of us. You'll find him on the mountain leading our amazing media team as they capture the sights and sounds of 29029. Close

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Colleen Rue is a 2x Ironman finisher, ultra-marathoner, and endurance fanatic.   Known as the Voice of the Mountain at 29029 events, Colleen brings our community together and is each climber's biggest support on event weekend. She also hosts the 29029 Podcasts and many of our training calls. Close

You’ll see him fixing the branding irons at the ascent board and managing his operations team who are dispatched across the mountain. Our operations team would be lost without Scott's passion and know-how. He’s the first one with a solution or a helping hand and the last one to go to bed…..if he actually goes to bed? ⁠ Close

Hayley is responsible for bringing new ideas to life for the 29029 community. She is also our Retail Director for the online store as well as the onsite tent at every event. You can find her in the apparel tent getting to know participants and ensuring they have the best products for on and off the mountain.

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Kaelee is constantly available to answer questions and help deliver a memorable event experience. You'll find her behind most email answers, as well as at base aid station onsite, keeping count of ascents, managing aid stations, and creating dance parties whenever possible.  Close

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Brent is an 11-time Ironman finisher. Five of those Ironman finishes have been as a push-assisted team with his brother, Kyle Pease, who was born with Cerebral Palsy with Spastic Quadriplegia. Brent is the Executive Director at The Kyle Pease Foundation, a nonprofit organization based in Atlanta. Brent will be on the mountain leading group hikes throughout the weekends Close

Chris is a former Olympic swimmer that quickly joined the ranks of world-class triathletes. Besides age group winning triathletes, he has coached Western States top finishers, Ultraman winners and plenty of swimmers towards age group nationals and Olympic Trials. Chris is focused not only on the physical training, but heavily focuses on the mental side as well. 29029 is as much mental as it is physical. Whether just starting out, or looking to reach the top levels in the ultra-endurance world, he has the proven results to work with any athlete. Many of Chris’s former athletes were beginners in the endurance world and have now moved on to athletic events and adventures they never thought possible. 29029 is all about making possibilities a reality. 

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Emilee is a 29029 finisher as well as a certified Nutrition Consultant. She has been in the health and fitness industry for over 20 years professionally and for her entire life personally. Emilee has helped hundreds of 29029 participants over the years with their nutrition strategy both while training and on the mountain. Close

Dawn is a passionate coach, obsessed with both psychology and human performance. She's a trusted Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, CrossFit Level 3 Coach, who has her Master's in Kinesiology with a Specialization in Sport and Exercise Psychology. Close

Coach Wooch has conquered 29029 at Snowbasin, Stratton, and Sun Valley and he’ll be taking on the challenge again at Whistler in '22. He has personally trained more than 50 29029 participants to red hat finishes over the years and become a legend in the 29029 community along the way. Close

Coach Jarrod has conquered 29029 multiple times, personally training other participants each time. With a background as a world-champion swimmer, Jarrod’s training approach aligns well with people who may not have a running background. You’ll find coach Jarrod on the mountain, helping 29029 participants break through barriers to reach the summit at all 2022 events. Off the mountain, Jarrod is an expert personal trainer at the world-class Houstonian Club. Close

Dr. Trisha Smith is the Founder of Expand Your Human - a lifestyle medicine. She teaches workshops and leads experiences at masterminds, corporate trainings, and retreats all over the world- including 29029. She is on a mission to empower people in their own health- optimizing their human performance, the mountain at 29029 is a chance to expand your human! Close

New to the 29029 coaching staff, Renee knows first hand what it takes to reach Everest after recently completing the climb at Whistler #1, 2022. She blends her knowledge as a physical therapist and coach to help athletes work through physical limitations and personal limiting beliefs to help them reach their goals. Renee is a Doctor of Physical Therapy and has practiced for almost 20 years. She has her own physical therapy and coaching practice and works with runners, hikers, and endurance athletes of all ages and abilities. Close

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