Darby Allin‘s ambitious plan to climb Mount Everest faced a setback due to an injury, but he’s committed to ensuring his physical recovery to make the climb happen. Originally scheduled for March, Allin had to postpone his expedition after suffering a broken foot. In a recent interview on Levack and Goz, he discussed his revised plans to tackle the legendary mountain in April of next year. Allin emphasized the importance of staying healthy during his recovery process to prepare for the challenging climb ahead. You can check out highlights from his interview below (per Fightful):
Darby Allin on taking his physical condition seriously:
I have to stay pinpoint on my physical recovery because I’m getting ready to train for Mount Everest. I’m climbing Mount Everest in April and I can’t go in there with a bad wheel or a banged up piece of body. Every day, I’m in the ice bath, I’m in the sauna, I have this breathing machine. Everything I can do to stay healthy. Yoga. I do everything. I’m crazy about physical recovery.”
Darby Allin on having to miss the climb this year:
Yup. Two weeks before I was supposed to leave, I broke that foot. It was the most depressing thing ever. Everybody was like, ‘It’s a sign that you shouldn’t climb.’ Hell no. It’s a sign that I should climb next year. We’re coming up and it’s right around the corner. I’m ready to do it.”
AEW should record his training and his climb.