At just 13 years old, Jordan Romero climbed Mount Everest.
Now, 14, he plans to become the youngest person to climb the seven summits and the final mountain on his list is Mount Vinson, the highest in Antarctica. He’s heading out there as we speak.
Here’s what he’s achieved so far:
10 years old – Mt. Kilimanjaro, Africa’s highest peak at 19, 340 ft. World Record Youngest American to Summit
10 years old – Mt. Kosciuszko, Australia’s highest peak at 7,310 ft.
11 years old – Mt. Elbrus, Europe’s highest peak at 18,510 ft. World Record Youngest to Summit
11 years old – Mt. Aconcagua, South America’s highest peak at 22,841 ft. World Record Youngest to Summit
11 years old – Mt. McKinley, North America’s highest peak at 20,320 ft. Tied Record for Youngest to Summit
13 years old – Carstensz Pyramid, Oceania’s highest peak at 16,024 ft. World Record Youngest to Summit
13 years old – Mt Everest, World’s highest at 29,029ft. World Record Youngest to Summit
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