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Gr 6 Up—At the age of 15, Romero became the youngest person to climb the Seven Summits, the tallest mountain on each continent. He set this goal for himself at age nine, when he saw a mural on the wall of his elementary school and wondered what it would be like to stand on each of those peaks. Other parents might postpone such lofty aspirations, but Jordan's father and stepmother, extreme adventure racers who compete all over the world, encouraged him. Neighbors, friends, and corporations helped with sponsorships and fund-raisers,...Log In or Sign Up to Read More

[=With]At nine years old, Jordan Romero decided he would climb the highest mountain on each of the seven continents. With ample support from his par...Log In or Sign Up to Read More