When was the last time you experienced something that forever changed how you look at life? October 18, 1998 was one of those days for us. Attending the San Diego Triathlon Challenge in LaJolla gave us an entirely new perspective on dealing with limitations, both real and perceived. We watched some very determined individuals who overcame seemingly insurmountable obstacles to get the starting line of this demanding 1/2 Ironman-distance triathlon. They overcame the tragedy of losing an arm, or a leg, or both legs - and with unwavering persistence and effort, pursued a goal that others might consider impossible.

If these athletes with far greater adversity than us can overcome their limitations to pursue a challenging goal, what's stopping us from dreaming big and pursuing our own? Our journey around the globe climbing the Seven Summits and attempting something that has only been completed by a few hundred people in the world, has been fueled by the courage and inspiration beaming from every CAF athlete. We ask that you help support CAF and these athletes by making a donation on the personal fundraising site of your favorite member of The Team.

If you don’t know any members of the team please make a donation on behalf of Paul & Denise Fejtek here: 


1. Mt. Kilimanjaro - 19,340' - Feb. 2002
The snow-capped volcanic peak of Kilimanjaro is a breathtaking site emerging from the otherwise flat African plains. This is a strenuous but non-technical climb located in Tanzania, home of some of the best game parks.





2. Mt. Aconcagua - 22,841' - Jan. 2005
Located in the Andes in Argentina, the "Stone Sentinel" is not only the highest peak in South America, but also the highest mountain in the world outside the Himalayas.






3. Mt. Elbrus - 18,510' - June 2006
Europe's highest peak rises above the rest of the Caucasus mountains in southern Russia, in the sometimes violent border region with Georgia.






4. Mt. McKinley - 20,320' - June 2007
Also known as Denali - "The Great One". Because of its latitudinal location near the Arctic Circle and its proximity to the Bering Sea, the mountain is characterized by extreme cold reaching -75 °F and fierce, long lasting snowstorms. For photos from the expedition please visit: http://www.flickr.com/photos/paulfejtek/sets/72157600736584280





5. Carstensz Pyramid - 16,023' - Sept. 2008
Located in the central highlands of the Papua province of Indonesia "Puncak Jaya" as it is know by the local tribespeople, is the highest mountain on the Oceania continent. It is also the most technically challenging of the Seven Summits.
Read more here: http://fejteksevensummits.blogspot.com/2008_10_01_archive.html



6. Vinson Massif - 16,067' - Dec. 2009
Vinson is located 750 miles from the South Pole in the Ellsworth Mountain Range above the Ronne Ice Shelf near the base of the Antarctic Peninsula. The continent is 5.5 million square miles in the summer and 11 million in the winter, compared to 3.7 million square miles for the U.S.
Read more here:
http://fejteksevensummits.blogspot.com/2009_12_01_archive.html

 

7. Mt. Everest - 29,029' - May 2010
For details of the climbing route and other particulars go to the Beyond Base Camp page.

To see an in depth account of the expedition including photos and HD video from the top of the world visit: http://fejteksevensummits.blogspot.com/2010_05_01_archive.html