Above 20,000 Feet: Oxygen For Sport in Nepal

Canadian Mountaineers Summit 20,304-Foot Island Peak Using Breakthrough Solid-State Oxygen Supplement, Redefining Human Performance at Altitude

KATHMANDU, NEPAL - October 30, 2025. Canadian mountaineers Tom Comeau and Harry Jugpall  have successfully completed a high-altitude expedition from Everest Base Camp to the summit of Island Peak (20,304 ft), supported by Oxygen For Sport — the world’s only solid-state bioavailable oxygen (O₂) oral supplement.

Their journey, guided by AGA Adventures, the world-class mountaineering company led by record-breaking alpinists Adriana Brownlee and Gelje Sherpa, marks the highest documented use of solid-state bioavailable oxygen supplementation in mountaineering history. In other words, the first time climbers have used powdered oxygen capsules at elevations this high.  

Comeau and Jugpall  trekked through Lukla, Phakding, Namche Bazaar, Deboche,Dingboche, and Lobuche, reaching Everest Base Camp before pushing on to Island Peak, a technical Himalayan summit known for steep ice, exposed ridgelines, and oxygen-starved air.

Elite Training at Altitude Athletic Training — Toronto’s Hypoxic Performance Lab

Preparation for the climb included months of structured hypoxic training at Altitude Athletic Training in Toronto, one of the only consumer-accessible simulated altitude training facilities in the world. Tom Comeau trained at simulated elevations up to 21,000 feet, while systematically testing Oxygen For Sport with pulse oximeter tracking.

During these sessions, Comeau observed oxygen saturation levels dramatically higher when supplementing with the O2 capsules versus control conditions, supporting Oxygen For Sport’s role in elevating physiological oxygen availability, ATP output, and recovery under extreme oxygen stress.

“Altitude Athletic Training was the perfect testing ground,” said Comeau. “We combined the most advanced altitude-simulation environment globally with the most advanced oral oxygen-delivery system available to humans. The results speak for themselves.” 

On-Mountain Results: Higher Pulse Ox, Sustained Energy, Faster Recovery

Throughout the expedition, both climbers recorded significantly elevated pulse-ox readings, faster recovery, and no altitude-related fatigue, headaches, or muscle soreness, uncommon for Himalayan expeditions.

“Just like during the high elevation simulations at Altitude Athletic Training, I felt strong during the entire expedition to the summit of Island Peak.  Fresh legs and no headaches or fatigue”, added Comeau. 

On the trail, they assisted other climbers struggling with altitude sickness by providing Oxygen For Sport capsules. Within 20 to 30 minutes, all climbers reported dramatic relief.

“We felt strong every day,” said Harry Jugpall. “Our legs recovered overnight, our energy stayed high, and our oxygen numbers were consistently better than anyone expected. At 16,942 feet, my pulse oximeter read 95. That is a normal reading at sea level.” 

Human Performance Meets Mental Health Advocacy

Beyond the climb, Jugpall used the expedition to advance his mission for brain and mental health awareness, spotlighting the importance of resilience, mental strength, and post-trauma recovery. O2Boost (manufacturer of Oxygen For Sport) is proud to support Harry and draw attention to his initiative From Boots on the Ground to Peaks in the Sky as part of this journey. (Link below) 

“This expedition wasn’t just a physical test, it was a campaign for mental strength and healing,” said Jugpall.  

The Science: O₂ + ATP = Performance, Endurance, Recovery

Oxygen For Sport uses Ox66®, a patented solid-state oxygen compound that releases bioavailable O₂ in the body, supporting the oxygen-dependent production of ATP, clearing lactic acid, and accelerating muscle recovery and extending endurance.

Unlike dissolved oxygen waters, ozone (O₃), or pseudo-oxygenated supplements, humans require diatomic oxygen, aka O₂, and only O2Boost delivers it in solid-state, capsule form. There are no other oral supplements delivering bioavailable O2 to the human body.

A World-Class Expedition Team

Comeau, a seasoned big-mountain climber with major American summits, and Jugpall credit the extraordinary logistics and leadership of AGA Adventures as part of the expedition’s success. 

AGA Adventures, co-founded by Adriana Brownlee, the youngest woman to summit all fourteen of the world’s 8,000-meter peaks, and Gelje Sherpa, renowned both for his heroic rescue of a climber from the Death Zone on Everest and for achieving more than thirty-five 8000m summits, has been praised by both Comeau and Jugpall for delivering best-in-class expedition support, training, cuisine, and safety standards.

Leadership Perspective 

”Until recently, Mount Whitney (14,505 feet) marked the highest point where Oxygen For Sport had been tested - a summit I’ve personally completed eight times. That changed when two female climbers successfully used it on Mount Kilimanjaro (19,341 ft), and reported feeling strong and symptom-free, even while others experienced altitude sickness.

Now, at over 20,340 feet on Island Peak, Oxygen For Sport has once again demonstrated remarkable value, helping climbers maintain steady endurance, clear focus, and strong recovery in one of the harshest environments on earth. Across every expedition, climbers described no headaches, minimal fatigue, strong legs, and full overnight recovery. Pulse oximeter readings supported their experience, showing sustained oxygen levels where they would normally fall. 

Most importantly, Oxygen For Sport allowed the climbers to truly enjoy the adventure they had spent years preparing and saving for, instead of struggling with altitude as they pushed toward the summit.  

This marks a new benchmark for real-world performance at altitude, powered by the world’s only bioavailable oral oxygen supplement.” - Jono Hart, Chief Marketing Officer, O2Boost LLC

About O2Boost™

O2Boost develops category-defining oxygenation products for performance, recovery, and wellness. Oxygen For Sport is the world’s first oral, solid-state, bioavailable oxygen delivery system for athletes, powering ATP production, clearing lactic acid, and enhancing aerobic capacity. 

Sports performance is only the beginning. Cognitive health, aging, recovery, immunity, and cellular longevity products are on the way.  Because where oxygen goes, life thrives.

Websites:
O2Boost: www.O2Boost66.com
Altitude Athletic Training: https://altitudeathletictraining.com/
Tom Comeau Blog: https://jtcomeau.com/
AGA Adventures: https://agaadventuresltd.com/
Harry Jugpall Fundraiser:
https://www.gofundme.com/f/from-boots-on-the-ground-to-peaks-in-the-sky