Still Waters Posted October 12, 2011 #1 Share Posted October 12, 2011 It is an icy, 19,340ft climb that has challenged the most hardened and seasoned of athletes.But for 25-year-old Kyle Maynard, the ascent to top of Mount Kilimanjaro will be more than an incredible test of will - it will be a physical feat never accomplished before. Mr Maynard, a quadriplegic, is training for a January trek to the highest peak in Africa. But incredibly, he will attempt to do it without any prosthetics. Read more... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aquatus1 Posted October 12, 2011 #2 Share Posted October 12, 2011 Holy crow...well, yes, he is going to make it, but it is going to be ridiculously difficult. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Feenix Fire Posted October 12, 2011 #3 Share Posted October 12, 2011 Speaking to CBS News, he called the challenge the 'toughest test I ever faced'. Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2048116/Kyle-Maynard-training-climb-Mount-Kilimanjaro-WITHOUT-using-prosthetic-limbs.html#ixzz1abz4cUfD No kidding. That's amazing. He's handsome too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evo Posted October 13, 2011 #4 Share Posted October 13, 2011 This guys hardcore all the way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muenzenhamster Posted October 13, 2011 #5 Share Posted October 13, 2011 Impressive, to say the least. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbie333 Posted October 13, 2011 #6 Share Posted October 13, 2011 I hope he makes it and I cheer him for even attempting this feat. You go guy !!! My prayers are with you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timothy Posted October 13, 2011 #7 Share Posted October 13, 2011 Very impressive, I hope he makes it. But the headline is a bit misleading saying he has 'no arms and no legs'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thatRobGuy Posted October 13, 2011 #8 Share Posted October 13, 2011 Like Evo said, that's hardcore. I hope he makes it, but even an attempt shows quite a lot of courage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michelle Posted October 13, 2011 #9 Share Posted October 13, 2011 He's got the kind of chutzpah many fully functional people lack. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xanthurion2 Posted October 13, 2011 #10 Share Posted October 13, 2011 good luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marharthm Posted October 13, 2011 #11 Share Posted October 13, 2011 Michelle, how long did you have to wait to set up that joke? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michelle Posted October 13, 2011 #12 Share Posted October 13, 2011 Michelle, how long did you have to wait to set up that joke? I didn't realize it was a joke. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert1 Posted October 14, 2011 #13 Share Posted October 14, 2011 Incredible story. I wish him luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mistydawn Posted October 15, 2011 #14 Share Posted October 15, 2011 (edited) Stamina, nerve, strength of character, verve for life.... the man is a phenomenon. Edited October 15, 2011 by Mistydawn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bouncer Posted October 16, 2011 #15 Share Posted October 16, 2011 No arms or legs? Guess that makes him a 'clever-dick' then doesn't it? All the same good luck to him.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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