| WHO? |
Erden Eruç (Say: "airDEN airROOCH")
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| WHAT? |
"The Six Summits Project": He will circumnavigate the Earth only on human power and climb the highest peak on each of 6 continents. ("Circumnavigate" means to go all the way around.)
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| WHERE? |
He has finished Stage 1 of the project. He is currently working on "Stage 2: The Pacific Crossing". He started this portion from Bodega Bay, California and is traveling to Australia.
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| WHEN? |
He left for Stage 2: The Pacific Crossing on July 10, 2007 and will arrive in Australia approximately in March 2008.
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| WHY? |
- To inspire children to follow their dreams
- To involve children in the educational process
- To raise awareness of environmental issues
- In memory of his fallen friend, Göran Kropp
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| HOW? |
Erden walks, climbs, rides a bike, and rows a boat. He is currently using a $40,000 rowboat that is specially designed for ocean rowing.
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