11/06/2026
Fundraiser shoutout, BRIDGE TO BLANC
From the streets of London to the summit of Mont Blanc a team of former Marines will attempt a world-first endurance mission: cycling 1,500km self-supported into the Alps before climbing the Matterhorn, Eiger and Mont Blanc back-to-back, carrying all their own kit, with minimal support and aiming for 14 days to complete!!
A brutal test of endurance, resilience and human limits all to raise funds for veterans and mental health charities including us here at Rock2Recovery! 🔥
We’re so excited for this epic challenge! Thank you to each member of this team for choosing Rock to fundraise for. There is a link to the challenge in our bio.
Meet the team!
Mitchell Hutchcraft Former Royal Marine and elite endurance athlete. Completed a world-first 13,000km triathlon to the summit of Mount Everest. Engages a global audience of 1.2M across performance, mindset and personal growth. Mitchell Hutchcraft
Paul Simpson, Royal Marines Mountain Leader with 22+ years of military service specialising in mountaineering and high-risk expedition leadership. Safety rigging credits include Warner Bros. and Bear Grylls Survival Academy. Paul Simpson
Ollie Ollerton, Former UK Special Forces operator Royal Marines Mountain Leader with 22+ years of military service specialising in mountaineering and high-risk expedition leadership. Safety rigging credits include Warner Bros. and Bear Grylls Survival Academy. and SAS: Who Dares Wins directing staff. A leading voice in performance and mindset with a global audience of over 1.9 million. Sets the pace, direction and standard under pressure. OLLIE OLLERTON
Josh Rule Builder, property developer and fitness enthusiast. The only non-military member of the team, Josh represents the everyday athlete, someone willing to step beyond comfort and embrace challenge. Bridge to Blanc is his first major endurance and alpine expedition, demonstrating that ordinary people are capable of extraordinary things when they dare to say yes.
Follow the journey as the team attempts to make history, raise vital funds and demonstrate what is possible when preparation, purpose and resilience meet adventure! 🔥