I don't think the Sierrra Club would ever tolerate having a wheeled vehicle on some of their sacred trails in Utah. Sorry about that!!

Amazing! I'm not sure what the Sierra Club or the sacred trails in Utah have to do with the story. Chris' tenacity and determination should be applauded.

This was really a great story. He is pioneering a movement that will definitely pick up speed.

Just like allowing seeing eye dogs for the blind into locations where animals are not normally allowed, legislation should permit allowance for equipment such as this for individuals who truly need it. Personally, I dislike all the motorized vehicles that disturb the peace of the great out of doors, but I would wholeheartedly support equipment like this.

Sorry, that I missed knowing about Chris' appearance at Westminster College, as I would like to have been there.

The article was fairly informative, but it would be interesting to know which route Chris used to get to the top. Also, the actual number of days it took to reach the summit, the weather conditions during the trek, number of support people, cooks, porters, friends, etc., and if possible, the amount of funds needed - including his own round-trip airfare, to pull something like this off. Finally, if Chris was able to take in any of the many other attractions and cultures in surrounding Kenya and Tanzania.

Really, a praiseworthy effort, as Kilimanjaro can often be an unforgiving landscape. I've read that an average of 10 people die there every year.

Congratulations, Chris !

A great article. I don't need the details of the actual hike-- I'm not interested in that. What a truly uplifting article. A follow-up piece on Chris' "support team" might be interesting. How about that group. Atta boy, Chris!