Mountaineer and adventurer

Climbed Everest on one rotation while fasting

Motivational speaker inspiring positive social impact

Akke Rahman is a British mountaineer, explorer and running enthusiast who in 2022 climbed Mount Everest in 21 days on one rotation while fasting for Ramadan. He is currently tackling the 14 peak challenge and hopes to become the first Muslim to achieve the feat. Akke wants to inspire others to get fit and enjoy the outdoors while making a positive social impact.

Greater Manchester triple-jump champion as a teenager, with an 11.5s 100m PB, Akke is a qualified software engineer, a successful business owner and an adventurer.

An experienced international mountain climber, Akke has conquered Europe’s highest peak in Mount Elbrus, Africa’s highest in Kilimanjaro and Mont Blanc in the Alps. His adventures have raised over £350k for charity including £250k for climbing Everest, helping to change thousands of lives for the better. In 2023, his sights are set on the world’s second and third highest peaks – and he won’t be stopping there.

An accomplished motivational speaker, he is happiest with his wife and three children in his hometown of Oldham, Manchester.