Bloom World Academy (BWA) is proud to celebrate a remarkable milestone achieved by one of its youngest students, seven-year-old Grade 2 student Ivan Krasiukov, who has been officially certified by Official World Record (OWR) Europe as the youngest person to complete both the Everest Base Camp (5,364 m) and Annapurna Circuit (Thorong La Pass, 5,416 m) treks within one year.
A Record-Breaking Year in the Himalayas
This extraordinary recognition follows Ivan’s back-to-back adventures across two of the world’s most challenging mountain routes. In April 2024, then six years old, Ivan became one of the youngest children ever to complete the Everest Base Camp trek, walking the entire 130-kilometre route independently alongside his parents. Less than a year later, in April 2025, he summited Thorong La Pass on the Annapurna Circuit in Nepal, one of the highest walkable mountain passes on Earth, standing 52 metres taller than Everest Base Camp itself.
His achievement was verified and formally recognised this month by Official World Record (OWR) Europe, headquartered in Spain, following a rigorous review process.
A Testament to Perseverance and Spirit
John Bell, Founding Principal of Bloom World Academy, said:
“Ivan’s story captures the essence of what we aim to nurture at BWA, which is a sense of determination, resilience, and international mindedness from a young age. His record is a testament to the strength of curiosity and perseverance, and we couldn’t be prouder to see a Bloom student making history on a global stage.”
Training, Teamwork and Family Support
In both expeditions, Ivan was accompanied by his parents, Alla and Dmitrii Krasiukov, as well as a local guide and two porters from the Nepal Hiking Team. With the unwavering support of his parents, he prepared extensively through regular athletics, swimming, parkour and acrobatics training, building the strength, endurance and mindset needed for such formidable challenges. His consistency, discipline and curiosity for the outdoors have made him a role model for his peers at Bloom World Academy, embodying the school’s pioneering spirit and its ethos of daring to do things differently.
Ivan’s Own Words
Commenting on his accomplishment, Ivan Krasiukov, Grade 2 student at Bloom World Academy said: “It was great to set out in the morning and start walking — we had a real team. And sometimes Krishna (one of the guides) would play music on his small speaker, and we’d walk like heroes from a cartoon. After all, they’re always going somewhere with cheerful music playing.”
Ivan’s father, Dmitrii Krasiukov said: “For me, the most amazing moment was when we were nearing the end of our journey to Everest Base Camp and finally reached the endpoint of the route after 12 days — Ivan was genuinely upset and said that we should have chosen a longer trek, one that lasts 16 days. That’s when I realised it had all been worth it — we had perfectly guessed Ivan’s character.”
Inspiring Future Adventurers
Ivan’s latest milestone adds to a growing list of extraordinary achievements by Bloom World Academy students, who continue to demonstrate that curiosity, compassion and courage can take them anywhere, even to the highest peaks on Earth.
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