THE MONUMENTAL LEGACY
“Legacy is not only what you leave for people, it’s what you leave in them.”
“The Monumental Legacy is unlike anything else out there for Men, there’s no other space that combines this level of depth, connection, and challenge."
– Kenton Cool, 19x Everest Summits & Legacy Facilitator
The Monumental Legacy
The Monumental Legacy is a network for men who want to leave more than wealth behind.
It’s for those who’ve achieved material success, but are now asking: what really matters?
This is a curated community of accomplished men who want to live with purpose, lead by example, support each other and answer with confidence, what really matters?
Not with theory, but through action, honesty, and shared experience.
Through expeditions, adventures, summits, and meaningful workshops, we hold each other accountable to live well, lead with integrity, and show the next generation what living your legacy really looks like.
The Monumental Legacy is a place to belong, contribute, and grow, with men who are walking the same path.
As Featured In
The Monumental Legacy 2026
- The Monumental Legacy Summit - Southern Spain
- Accountability Summit - Berkshire
- Walk The Wight - The Isle of Wight
- Three Peak Challenge - Snowden, Scafell Pike & Ben Nevis
- Accountability Summit - Berkshire
- Mount Toubkal - Morocco's Highest Mountain
- Concluding Summit - Berkshire
"The greatest journeys aren’t across continents, they’re within. The Monumental Legacy is about stepping off the map of expectation and into a life of real meaning, connection, and courage. It’s an expedition every man deserves to take."
– Levison Wood, World Renowned Explorer & Bestselling Author
Opening Summit - Southern Spain
- Clear structure and shared intentions for the year ahead
- Time to get to know the group, properly
- Hiking, swimming, and movement
- Breathwork and recovery to reset your system
- Local organic food
- Real conversations that set the tone for trust and accountability
"The Monumental Legacy is brilliantly timed."
– Alistair Elliott, Chairman of LondonMetric PLC & Grosvenor
Walk The Wight
- Take on the challenge of walking 26.2 Miles From East To West of The Isle of Wight
- Use these physical challenges to strip away distraction, confront your limits, and unlock deeper self-awareness
- Training Walk For 3 Peak Challenge
"The Monumental Legacy is brilliantly timed."
– Alistair Elliott, Chairman of LondonMetric PLC & Grosvenor
Three Peaks Challenge
- Take on the UK’s Three Peaks Challenge - Snowden, Scafell Pike & Ben Nevis
- An intensive physical and team-based trial that builds resilience, focus, and friendship
- Use these physical challenges to strip away distraction, confront your limits, and unlock deeper self-awareness
- Prepare for Mount Toubkal, Morrocco’s highest mountain
- Return from each expedition with a renewed sense of purpose, clarity, and pride in what you’re building and who you’re becoming.
"“Genuinely life changing."
– AJ
Mount Toubkal - Morocco
- Tackle North Africa’s highest peak, Mount Toubkal (4,167m)
- A physical and mental milestone in your Legacy journey
- Push through the challenge with a supportive team at your side
- Guided by world-famous Mountaineer - Kenton Cool
- Strip away distractions, focus your mind, and earn your clarity
- Return with a renewed sense of pride, direction, and perspective
The Team
How are we confident of delivering a World Class product? Simple, we have a world class team.
Kenton Cool
World Leading High Altitude Climber & Adventurer
Kenton Cool is one of the world’s leading high-altitude climbers and avid adventurers. He has climbed Mount Everest 18 times along with many other mountain peaks around the globe, including the ‘seven summits’ – the highest mountains on each of the seven traditional continents. He is also the only Brit to ski down two 8,000m peaks.
Kenton is an active member of The Monumental Network and Ambassador.
“Monumental is unlike anything else out there for men in leadership, there’s no other space that combines this level of depth, connection, and challenge. It’s filling a crucial gap, and I’ve seen firsthand how transformative it is. This isn’t just another network; it’s a movement, and I’m proud to support it.”
Levison Wood
World Renowned Explorer & Bestselling Author
Levison Wood is a world-renowned explorer, bestselling author, and former British Army officer, celebrated for his epic journeys across some of the most remote and challenging landscapes on Earth. His expeditions include walking the length of the Nile, traversing the Himalayas, and circumnavigating the Arabian Peninsula. Levison’s adventures have been documented in critically acclaimed television series aired on Channel 4 and Discovery Channel, and his books, such as Walking the Himalayas, have garnered awards like the Edward Stanford Adventure Travel Book of the Year.
As a Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society and the Explorers Club, and an ambassador for UNICEF, he brings a wealth of experience and insight. Through The Legacy, Levison inspires men to embark on their own journeys of self-discovery and purpose.
Pete Hunt
Founder of Monumental & Host of The Privileged Man Podcast
Pete Hunt is an Alumni of Charterhouse School and The Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors. He began his career in real estate, working with Knight Frank, CBRE, and Bank of America, where he executed over $500 million in commercial property deals before the age of 30 in London and Hong Kong. He later raised over $16 million for private equity projects in Asia.
Despite his corporate success, Pete felt a deeper calling and, in 2014, began exploring personal development. This journey led him to create Monumental, addressing the significant gap in personal growth and connection for male business leaders. Since then, he has facilitated over 500 gatherings, including retreats on his native Isle of Wight.
Pete has been featured in The Sunday Times, The Independent, The Spectator, and The Week. A lover of nature, he is a meditation teacher and host of The Privileged Man Podcast, where he speaks with guests such as Kenton Cool, Tim Henman OBE, Sir Andrew Strauss, and Sir Steve Redgrave.
Pete lives in Seaview on the Isle of Wight with his wife and two daughters.
Sam Pelly
Partner & Expedition Specialist
Sam Pelly is a leading breathwork coach with significant experience in transformational work, helping high performers reconnect with clarity, purpose, and vitality.
An Alumni of Stowe School and former top society photographer, Sam’s journey led him from capturing lives to transforming them leading expeditions through Europe and Africa for high performing men.
Sam’s work has seen him featured in The Financial Times, The Daily Telegraph, Conde Nast Traveller.
A father of three, he lives in Frome, Somerset, and finds inspiration in nature.
Ben Bidwell
Facilitator
Ben is an Alumni of Brighton College who has evolved into a leading breathwork guide and transformation coach, helping high-performing men find a deep sense of fulfilment and purpose. Having walked his own journey from empty success to embodied purpose, Ben is deeply aware of the challenges men face.
Ben has worked with high performers and global brands, including HSBC, Deloitte, and Four Seasons Hotels, helping men live with greater authenticity and purpose. Ben has also be featured in Forbes, GQ, and The Independent amoungst others.
