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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!

Mount Kilimanjaro’s premier outfitter Peak Planet announces improvements to the company’s guide training, safety protocol, mountain equipment, and meals – while attracting [...]

Peak Planet recently spoke with American Survival Guide Magazine about what it takes to lead climbers on Africa’s highest peak. Read the unedited interview here: ASG: Please tell me about [...]