First Paraplegic Woman Reaches Kilimanjaro Summit in her Wheelchair

Climbing to the top of the 19,340 feet high Kilimanjaro in Tanzania is quite an accomplishment for any person, but conquering the highest mountain in Africa as a paralyzed person using a wheelchair definitely stands out. It took 28 year old Erica Davis from Carlsbad California six days to reach the snow capped summit in near freezing temperatures.

Two videographers and a photographer recorded the climb for a documentary titled “Through the Roof.” I am already looking forward to watch this inspirational movie when it comes out.

There were sections of the climb that were so rugged, narrow and rocky that Erica could not fit her chair through certain passages. Porters carried her in those parts, but Erica pushed herself solo at least 60 percent of the climb. It was never because she wasn’t physically capable. The chair just wouldn’t fit through certain parts.

Anyone who is interested to find out more about this amazing undertaking can read the entire story here.

Source: The San Diego Union Tribune