But for obvious reasons, Bailey Godkin (17) and Ben Mitchell (18) decided that would be too difficult, if not too expensive, to achieve.
So they did the next best thing. On Saturday, between them they biked from Normanby in Northeast Valley up North Rd and Mt Cargill Rd and then back again 27 times - a total climb equivalent to the height of Mt Everest.
The duo started their marathon ride at 5am and had finished their mission by 7pm.
The ride aimed to push them outside their comfort zones and qualified them to receive the school’s coveted McGlashan Challenge ring, for participating in "a remarkable, challenging, courageous and generous activity".
The sterling silver ring is the only jewellery permitted with the school’s uniform.
More importantly, they completed the challenge to raise funds for Cure Kids and the Against Malaria Foundation.
Bailey hoped about $1000 could be raised for each charity.
Both said the pain caused by their bike seats was worth it.
Bailey’s father Kris Godkin said the boys had been training for several months, but it did not take long for them to work out the repetitive nature of the ride was going to be more of a mental challenge than a physical challenge.
The duo only took short breaks during the 12-hour ride, and the only relief came on the down-hill stretches.
"Sheer bloody-mindedness was what pushed them through it," he said.
"They’re pretty stubborn and they pushed each other on.
"They’re both fit and very determined young boys, that’s for sure."
