76-year-old Mormon adventurer keeps hiking, diving and an active lifestyle

Published: Monday, Jan. 28 2013 5:00 a.m. MST

She also spends time skiing at Sundance Resort, which her father founded and has written a book on the subject, "Before Sundance: Ray Stewart and Timp Haven." Growing up with a love for skiing, she built a collection of 625 miniature skiers that are currently on display at the Alf Engen Ski Museum at the Utah Olympic Park near Park City.

Anderson hopes her most recent trek will inspire other females to be the best they can be. "I just encourage all females in the church to do what they can to be active and to be what you can be. My motto is, 'Why not? I can do it today. I may not be able to do it tomorrow.'"

Now that Anderson has checked Mt. Kilimanjaro off her list, her next destination is the island of Maui and then Canada for some more hiking next June.

"Due to all that I continue to accomplish," she said, "I can truthfully say that I have never been bored."

Email: ajones@desnews.com

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