

Challenging a
GUINNESS WORLD RECORD
86 Peaks. 86 Days. One Shot.
Luca Fois, former Italian Special Forces soldier, is taking on the Dolomites like never before.
His mission?
Tackle 86 of the Dolomites’ highest peaks – all above 3,000 meters – in less than 86 days.




The Challenge
Conquering 86 peaks of the Dolomites, each over 3 000 meters altitude, in record time.
Current record: 86 peaks in 19 years, held by Beppe Zigiotto.
Luca is aiming to do it in less than 86 days.




The Challenger
Meet Luca Fois.
Former soldier with 20 years in the Italian Army Special Forces, and former trainer at the Special Forces school.
Certified in parachuting, diving, mountaineering, and survival – with advanced skills in hiking, climbing, trail running, navigation, and energy management at high altitude.
Pushing limits at 40+ to prove reinvention is possible. Luca aims to inspire others to embrace change and chase new challenges – no matter their age or background.
PUSHING BOUNDARIES, RESPECTING LIMITS
After walking 505 km – like walking from Milan to Marseille, but always uphill – with about 210,000 kcal burned (the equivalent of running 80 back-to-back marathons), the team had to make the difficult decision to stop.
A painful choice, but a necessary one. Luca's body began to send unmistakable signals: extreme weight loss, tremors, and loss of balance. In Luca's words:
"Dying up here, out of sheer stubbornness would have been disrespectful – to the mountain, to those who climb with me, and to life itself."
Strength is about pushing your boundaries and daring the near impossible, but it is also about recognizing when to listen.
They conquered 60 summits in 53 days together – an incredible accomplishment that stands on its own. While the world record attempt has ended, Luca and his team has already proven their immense strength and resilience, showing that the greatest victories are often personal.


Follow the climb
Raw footage. Real altitude.
Follow Luca Fois and 5.11 Tactical on Instagram:
Luca Fois
@the_quiet_italian
5.11 Tactical
@511tactical_europe
The support team
No mission like this goes solo. Backing him up is a trusted team of experts handling training, safety, and support – every step of the way.

Stefano Mozzillo
Trainer
Army Special Forces background.
Expert in endurance performance & tactical medicine.
Tracks Luca’s fitness, nutrition, and peak readiness.

Mike Turconi
Paramedic
NATO-certified Special Ops medic.
Now an advanced paramedic in remote Canada.
Provides medical support on-mountain with telemedicine backup.

Emanuele Chessa
Logistics & Safety
Veteran of both Army and Navy.
Specialist in high-altitude logistics and rescue.
Ensures safety and coordination at every stage.


Backed by 5.11
This mission demands more than grit. Luca and his team are supported with gear that’s made to go the distance.
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