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VAIL, Colo. (CBS4) – 88-year-old Fred Distelhorst was sitting at home when his granddaughter called with an offer he says he couldn’t turn down. “She calls and says ‘Opie, would you climb [...]

Retired orthodontist Dr. Fred Distelhorst, age 88, successfully climbed Mount Kilimanjaro to become the oldest person to reach the summit.

Thanks to everyone at Peak Planet for an amazing Kilimanjaro trek...couldn't have asked for a better group of guides!

Deciding whether or not to climb Kilimanjaro should not be a question for anyone who enjoys spending time outdoors. The question should be ‘when will I climb Kilimanjaro?’ Mount [...]