Jan 14th, 2012 at 8:00AM: An Italian climber by the name of Hans Kammerlander has become the first person to climb the "Second Seven Summits" after topping out on Mt. Tyree in Antarctica last week. This unique distinction was earned by climbing the second highest peaks on each of the seven continents – a feat that most mountaineers feel is far more difficult than the traditional Seven Summits.
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Italian climber first to scale "Second Seven Summits"
Jan 14th, 2012 at 8:00AM: An Italian climber by the name of Hans Kammerlander has become the first person to climb the "Second Seven Summits" after topping out on Mt. Tyree in Antarctica last week. This unique distinction was earned by climbing the second highest peaks on each of the seven continents – a feat that most mountaineers feel is far more difficult than the traditional Seven Summits.
In addition to Mt. ...Teen mountaineer completes Seven Summits
Dec 26th, 2011 at 8:00AM: 15 year old mountaineer Jordan Romero has completed his quest to climb the Seven Summits, the tallest mountain on each of the seven continents, and in the process became the youngest person to achieve that feat. On Christmas Eve, Jordan, along with father Paul and stepmother Karen, reached the top of the 16,050-foot Mt. Vinson in Antarctica, the last of the mountains on his list.
Jordan first ...Teen climber Jordan Romero prepares for final Seven Summit
Dec 7th, 2011 at 8:00AM: When we last checked in with teenage mountaineer Jordan Romero, he had just finished climbing Mt. Everest and in the process, setting a record for the youngest person to accomplish that feat. Jordan was 13 at the time, and razor focused on becoming the youngest person to reach the top of the highest mountain on each of the seven continents. Now, a year and a half later, with one mountain still on ...Human-powered circumnavigator climbs Mt. Kilimanjaro to raise money for Tanzanian school
Mar 14th, 2011 at 5:30PM: Seattle-based adventurer Erden Eruç has launched the next phase in his quest to circumnavigate the world under human power, for his charitable organization, Around-n-Over (AnO). The mission of the 501(c)(3) non-profit is to assist poor communities by providing basic educational aid, resources, and facilities as a means of guiding them into self-sufficiency.
Eruç will continue his ...12-year old climbs highest point in all 50 states in record time
Jul 26th, 2010 at 9:00AM: 12-year old Matt Moniz of Boulder, Colorado will have quite a tale to share with his friends when he returns to school this fall. While most kids his age spend the summer relaxing and doing as little work as possible, Matt, along with his father Mike, launched their 50 in 50 in 50 expedition. The plan was to reach the highest point in all 50 states, in 50 days or less, and on July 16th, they ...17-year old climber nabs Seven Summits
Jan 20th, 2010 at 10:00AM: 17-year old mountaineer Johnny Collinson of Snowbird, Utah has become the youngest person to climb all the Seven Summits by topping out on Mt. Vinson, the highest peak in Antarctica. The teenager reached the summit, which stands at 16,067 feet, on Monday, completing a quest to reach the top of the highest peaks on all seven continents. Collinson is still in Antarctica and hasn't posted to his ...12-Year-Old Climber Sets Sights on Seven Summits
Jan 30th, 2009 at 8:00AM: The Seven Summits are the tallest mountains on each of the seven continents, and climbing them all is considered one of the premiere achievements for climbers and adventurers the world over. The concept originated with a man named Dick Bass who was the first to successfully gain this achievement back in 1985, and since then, dozens of other climbers have followed in his footsteps. Currently, the ...Samantha Larson: Youngest American to Summit Mt. Everest
May 21st, 2007 at 1:30PM: I've had dreams of climbing Mt. Everest ever since I first read John Krakauer's Into Thin Air. Of course, my dreams often include me casually strolling up the side of the mountain -- warm cup of coffee in my hand -- making it to the top of the world's tallest mountain with minimal effort to pose for pictures in front of a flag with my own face on it. Cut me some slack...these are dreams! It turns ...
