Climbing the 14 Highest Peaks in the World with Tracee Metcalfe Shelby Stanger|October 28, 2025 In October 2024, Tracee Metcalfe became the first American woman to climb all 14 of the world’s tallest mountains, each towering above 8,000 meters. Her journey demanded years of preparation and survival in some of the most unforgiving conditions—from the deadly slopes of Annapurna to the steep walls of K2.
How to Hike and Climb Kilimanjaro Michaela Trimble|October 31, 2018 Discover why you should climb Kilimanjaro, how to visit, tips for planning your trip and other top sites to check out in Kenya and Tanzania.
Summiting at 17,000 Feet: My Climb of Kilimanjaro with Outdoor Afro Brittany Leavitt|October 18, 2018 On June 20, 2018, an 11-person expedition became the second all-Black U.S. team to summit Kilimanjaro in Tanzania. Brittany Leavitt, a 29-year-old preschool teacher and REI Outdoor School instructor, recounts her experience here.
