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Yes, that's pretty amazing getting up Kilimanjaro, it's another one I've often thought I'd like to summit. It's do-able, as a trampers mountain. Conditions might be high, and cold, but it's not one that you need climbing skills on ie. ice climbing or anything. Good on him for dragging his Dad up there He must have a very driven personality to to that at his young age.

I've thought on the idea at times, but it's quite a long way from NZ and the air ticket is more expensive that a round the world trip from here. I did do some searching up on it... would be an interesting adventure indeed!

Yep, Mark Inglis is an inspiration. I remember when he was stuck up in Mt Cook, and then lost his feet. I was a little disappointed from a comment that he made at the time (reference to God, but hey...). However, I do have to take my hat off to him in total respect for his achievement and admire him for the inspiration he can be to so many people. Just a shame tragedy unfolded at the time he was on Everest, and it was sad to hear the criticism that came from Sir Ed.... perhaps he had forgotten just how hard it is up there.