A native of Alamo, Scott Dinsmore was an entrepreneur and adventurer who died on Saturday while climbing Mount Kilimanjaro. According to his family, he was carrying out a long-held goal. Dinsmore passed away while hiking with his wife, following the advice he gave in his work, in a blog on his website, and in a highly watched Ted Talk. Dinsmore died doing what he loved. Dinsmore and his wife had already visited more than 20 nations during their global tour before climbing Kilimanjaro. A falling boulder on the Western Breach route claimed the life of the American on the sixth day of their eight-day journey. The annual death toll on Kilimanjaro ranges from 3 to 10. A cascade of rocks fell down the mountain before he reached the peak, and one of them struck and killed the 33-year-old. The Western Breach trail is the most hazardous route on the mountain due to its steep, rocky slopes, and this is not the first time someone has died on it. Three climbers were killed by rockfall in 2006, very close to the spot where Dinsmore was struck, causing the route to be temporarily stopped. Authorities may close the route this time, although that is uncertain. His father, William Dinsmore, said Tuesday from his home in Alamo, "He lived more in his brief 33 years than most do in a lifetime." In order to traverse the world for a year, Dinsmore and his wife, Chelsea Dinsmore, included a climb of Mount Kilimanjaro in their itinerary. The couple fled their San Francisco home in January after selling everything they had and packing their goods into a couple of bags. Before climbing the peak in Tanzania, they traveled to 20, according to his wife. On the sixth day of an eight-day walk, he was fatally
A native of Alamo, Scott Dinsmore was an entrepreneur and adventurer who died on Saturday while climbing Mount Kilimanjaro. According to his family, he was carrying out a long-held goal. Dinsmore passed away while hiking with his wife, following the advice he gave in his work, in a blog on his website, and in a
Chaeli Mycroft, a wheelchair user and co-founder of The Chaeli Campaign, began her adventure to climb Kilimanjaro on August 27, 2015, hoping to become the first female quadriplegic to do it. The climb's purpose is to collect money for the Inclusive Education Program of The Chaeli Campaign and The Chaeli Cottage Inclusive Preschool and Enrichment Center. On September 3rd, a satellite phone SMS sent historic information. It announced, "We made it!" indicating that Chaeli Mycroft, the first female quadriplegic, and six other South African climbers had successfully ascended the formidable Mount Kilimanjaro. Any fit climber who decides to attempt Mount Kilimanjaro faces a formidable struggle due to the persistent risk of altitude sickness, subfreezing temperatures, and the strenuous physical effort of the summit. Mycroft is a really inspirational person for being able to accomplish this while using a specially made "mountain wheelchair." A website that presented a real-time description of the difficulties and high points encountered by the team was used to follow the team's progress during the walk. We simply couldn't take our eyes off the tiny red dots on the tracking map on the morning of Chaeli's ascent, according to her mother Zelda Microft. Chaeli made the ascent for a worthwhile cause as if climbing to the top of this tough mountain weren't itself an accomplishment. She made the decision to climb the highest peak in Africa in order to raise money for the Chaeli Cottage Inclusive Pre-School and Enrichment Center and the Inclusive Education Program of The Chaeli Campaign. Chaeli's desire to demonstrate to the world the value of cooperation was a further impetus for her decision to climb Mount Kilimanjaro. In doing so, Chaeli aimed to demonstrate that everyone can overcome their obstacles, including physical handicap, in order to realize their objectives. This includes achieving even
Chaeli Mycroft, a wheelchair user and co-founder of The Chaeli Campaign, began her adventure to climb Kilimanjaro on August 27, 2015, hoping to become the first female quadriplegic to do it. The climb’s purpose is to collect money for the Inclusive Education Program of The Chaeli Campaign and The Chaeli Cottage Inclusive Preschool and Enrichment
Flaunting her summit success on Uhuru Peak, Africa's highest point on Mount Kilimanjaro, she is no stranger to flaunting her stuff on the runway. Sara Sampaio, Victoria's Secret model, was working to a different beat in the new year, climbing Mount Kilimanjaro. The 24-year-old model documented her daring journey on Instagram, publishing a series of photos chronicling her exploits. She appeared to be delighted with her efforts, as she shared a jubilant photo of herself at the peak on Friday, grinning from ear to ear, announcing she had achieved the top. 'I made it to the summit of #kilimanjaro!' she captioned the photo. After 6 days and a 17-hour walk to the top and back to the lowest gate yesterday, I have to say that this was the most physically demanding thing I have ever done. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Sara Sampaio (@sarasampaio) What a great way to begin the year!' The brunette began her ascent on Saturday and shared a photo of the massive peak, which rests on Tanzania's plains. It is Africa's tallest peak and the world's largest freestanding mountain. The Portuguese-born model shared a gorgeous snapshot of Mount Kilimanjaro with the caption: 'Climbing.' She followed it up with a shot taken on Tuesday, in which the peak could be seen in the backdrop and the model was framed by the camp. She looked incredibly elegant with a wooly cap and warm leggings while being wrapped up in a white jacket. 'So near and yet so far,' she captioned the photo. Kilimanjaro is built up of three volcanic cones, and its name translates to "Mountain of Light," "Greatness," or "Caravans." Sara also posted a photo of herself snoozing in a sleeping bag, her flawless face poking out. 'Braving the frigid nights
Flaunting her summit success on Uhuru Peak, Africa’s highest point on Mount Kilimanjaro, she is no stranger to flaunting her stuff on the runway. Sara Sampaio, Victoria’s Secret model, was working to a different beat in the new year, climbing Mount Kilimanjaro. The 24-year-old model documented her daring journey on Instagram, publishing a series of
Martijn Seuren, a skilled 32-year-old alpinist from the Netherlands, tragically passed away on the morning of Wednesday, July 22, after a fall from a ridge on the Mont Blanc massif situated on the border between France and Italy. He was climbing alongside Swiss mountaineer, Ueli Steck, who had set out to conquer all 82 4,000-meter peaks in the Alps within a span of 80 days. The ambitious mission took a sombre turn as Seuren plummeted roughly 300 meters (985ft) to his demise on the Italian side of the mountain. French search and rescue teams later recovered his body from a crevasse, while the exact circumstances leading to the accident remain a subject of investigation. It was while ascending the Aiguille de Rochefort in the Mont Blanc massif that Seuren, having the same goal as Steck albeit over a more extended timeline, met his unfortunate end at an altitude of 3,900 meters in the early hours of the morning. Known as the “Swiss Machine”, Ueli Steck was famous for his quick and unroped ascents of challenging climbs like the north face of the Eiger, which he conquered in just a few hours. His current goal is to complete this feat in 80 days, travelling between alpine areas on a mountain bike. During a climb of the Rochefort Ridge traverse to Aiguille de Rochefort with fellow climber and speed-climbing alpinist Ueli Steck, as well as another climber, they aimed to summit Rochefortgrat and then move on to Pointe Walker atop the Grandes Jorasses. This final peak was a part of Steck's quest to climb all 82 4,000-meter peaks in the Alps, a feat that would make him the first Dutch climber to achieve this milestone. Aside from aiming to climb all 82 summits in just 80 days this summer, Steck planned to
Martijn Seuren, a skilled 32-year-old alpinist from the Netherlands, tragically passed away on the morning of Wednesday, July 22, after a fall from a ridge on the Mont Blanc massif situated on the border between France and Italy. He was climbing alongside Swiss mountaineer, Ueli Steck, who had set out to conquer all 82 4,000-meter
Normally, you can catch me on CNN for two hours every day. And, as much as I enjoy my job, I wanted a break. Last summer, I relocated to NYC, immersed myself in my new life, and have never been happier. At the same time, the wheel began to spin faster than it had ever done before. And I needed a REAL vacation after an especially trying news cycle. So I requested two weeks off, something I'd never done in my 15-year career, and decided it was time to stop talking about Africa and really see it. It took me reaching 35 to finally achieve a dream I'd had since I was 13 years old when a buddy and her father have whisked away on a safari in Kenya (I know, a safari at 13 — we should all be so lucky). Fast forward 20 years, and I can still remember her giddiness when she got home the Maasai Tribe tales, and the small giraffe figurine she bought me, which I still have stashed away. I couldn't just travel to Africa because I'd waited so long to take such a significant vacation. I'd have to climb a mountain — and not just any mountain, but the continent's tallest: Tanzania's Mount Kilimanjaro, which rises 19,340 feet above sea level. Could I, however, pull it off? As a journalist, I immediately went into data-gathering mode. I was given some advice. Read a lot of books. I went to REI to get some supplies. (Admission: I purchased stuff that required me to return home and Google.) In the dark, could you put batteries into your Black Diamond headlamp? How do you choose the best sweat- and water-resistant underwear? Mmmkay.) Finally, and most significantly, I found a wonderful partner who was eager to join
Normally, you can catch me on CNN for two hours every day. And, as much as I enjoy my job, I wanted a break. Last summer, I relocated to NYC, immersed myself in my new life, and have never been happier. At the same time, the wheel began to spin faster than it had ever