You may remember the discussions of 13 year old Jordan Romero taking on Everest a few weeks ago, the story was met with public controversy over the parent's willingness and support of such a dangerous climb. Though there were those who were outraged and then those who were supportive of young Jordan's ambitions and cheering him on.
Well last weekend Jordan managed to successfully tackle Everest safely, adding to his list of momentous achievements and becoming the youngest person to successfully complete the summit. Though he isn't stopping there. Just days after arriving back in Nepal he told reporters of his next goal- Ascending Mount Cho Oyu, a 8 201 meter peak on the Tibet/Nepal border in Autumn. Mount Cho Oyu is the sixth highest mountain in the world. The first recorded ascent of Mount Cho Oyu was in 1954. Though since has become quite a popular summit, which is considered the easiest of the 8000+ meter peaks.
Jordan also noted that he is planning on completing his primary goal in the winter, by ascending each of the highest peaks in all of the 7 continents. He has already completed 6 of these peaks and the final remaining ascent shall take place in the winter in an attempt to conquer the Vinson Massif in Antarctica. Though like Mount Cho Oyu, Vinson Massif is far from the most difficult challenge young Jordan has faced, and in fact is also known as a fairly easy peak to ascend in comparison to some of what he has done before. Vinson Massif, while the largest peak in Antarctica is only 4,892 meters- a far less daunting height than previous challenges.
Jordan remains optimistic about completing his goal and also hopes to encourage other youngsters and adults alike to become more active, stating: "I am doing this to set an example for them and try to motivate them to get outdoors and set goals,"
source: http://www.rockclimbing.com/News/Trips_and_Expeditions/13_Year_Old_Completes_Everest_Climb_and_Looks_Ahead_1114.html
Jordan also noted that he is planning on completing his primary goal in the winter, by ascending each of the highest peaks in all of the 7 continents. He has already completed 6 of these peaks and the final remaining ascent shall take place in the winter in an attempt to conquer the Vinson Massif in Antarctica. Though like Mount Cho Oyu, Vinson Massif is far from the most difficult challenge young Jordan has faced, and in fact is also known as a fairly easy peak to ascend in comparison to some of what he has done before. Vinson Massif, while the largest peak in Antarctica is only 4,892 meters- a far less daunting height than previous challenges.
Jordan remains optimistic about completing his goal and also hopes to encourage other youngsters and adults alike to become more active, stating: "I am doing this to set an example for them and try to motivate them to get outdoors and set goals,"
source: http://www.rockclimbing.com/News/Trips_and_Expeditions/13_Year_Old_Completes_Everest_Climb_and_Looks_Ahead_1114.html
