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Born
Born in Mexico -
Mark's first climb
At the age of twelve mark completed his first rock climb. -
First ice climb
At the age of 14, mark completes his first ice climb at Lake Placid, New York. -
Trip to Nepal starts
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Starts NOLS
Starts National Outdoor Leadership School -
Arrives in Peru
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Climbed Mount Pisco
Youngest to summit at 19,029 age 14 -
Trip to Huascardán starts
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Youngest to the top of Huascaran
As Mark reaches base camp, he is reconizeed as the youngest climber to reach the top of Huascaran. -
Climbed Huascardán in Peru
Youngest to summit at 22,205 feet age 14 -
Begins training for Everest
Mark begins physical training at Newport Athletic Club for Everest. -
Goes to Ecuador
Goes to Ecuador -
On the way to Pichincha
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Heads to Cayambe
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Climbed Cotopaxi in Ecuador
Third highest active volcano. Youngest to summit at 19,347 feet age 14 -
Goes to Cotopaxi
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On his way to Chimborazo
Highest peak in Ecuador -
End up going to Illinzia instead
17394 feet high -
Couldn't find a way to Illiniza because of fog, heads to Quito instead
Very rainy -
Heads back to Cayambe
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Heads back to Quito
Forgot his briefcase, going back to get it. -
Climbed Ama Dablam in Nepal
Youngest to summit at 25,350 feet -
Climbed Aconagua in Argentina
Summited at 23,834 feet age 15 -
starts climbing Aconcagua
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Climbed Mount Everest
Youngest on climb. Set a record for the highest climb in age category. Climbed Tibet side but never summited. Reached 25,000 feet age 15. -
Climbed Mount Rainier in Washington
Summited at 14,410 feet age 15 -
Climbed Mount Everest
Climbed Nepal side and was the youngest on climb. Broke previous record for highest climb in age category by reaching 26,000 feet age 16. -
Climbed Kilimanjaro, Africa
Assistant guide, summited 16 years old -
Trip to Cho Oyu starts
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Climbed Cho Oyu
Youngest to summit, climbed Tibet side, worlds sixth highest mountain. 16 years old
