Looking Up To The Summit Book Report
Generations series
Book 2
Looking Up To The Summit
By: Zachary Hammerman,
Joseph Lieber
Kosciuszko (7,310 feet) Australia
Kilimanjaro (19,339 feet) – Africa.
Elbrus (18,510 feet)- Europe Carstensz (16,023 feet) Australia
Aconcagua (22,834 feet) – South America.
Denali (20,310 feet) – North America
Vinson (16,067 feet) – Antarctica.
Everest (29,035 feet) – Asia
Parts to Everest
Almost There
“Keep going, keep going.” I said to myself. I was so close to the summit of Everest. I was on my last summit to be the youngest person to climb the 7 summits. We had passed camp 4 a few hours ago. The summit was stunning. I could see the whole world from up here. The sherpas named Nawang and Ang Pasang (a sherpa is a member of …show more content…
My father’s name is Tom. When I was two I was already an energy machine and always climbed walls. Inside I was destined for climbing. My father was amazing at climbing. He said that when I am older I will reach Everest. I am 8 years old. That day is still awaiting to come. My mother didn’t like how my father climbed. So, they got divorced. I go to my mom every 2 weeks. Today, my dad was taking me to a climbing session. The kids there were about my age. When I got there my heart was pounding like a drum. I felt so connected to all these hills and walls. I went straight to get started. I ran like a race car to each activity. The instructor named Michael noticed my special abilities. He came over and said “I think you are a great climber. I will give you more lessons. I think you maybe fit for Everest when you get older. I think you would be a perfect fit.” I replied, “ Of course!” From that day, I knew I was making it to Everest. Before we went home my father went shopping with me. He got loads of gear and I said, “Why are you getting gear?” His expression made me think am I going to Everest. We went home and I was exhausted and went straight to bed. The next morning my father said, “How about this, before I take you to Mount Everest, I will get you practice. I will take you to other tall mountains starting with Mount Fuji in Japan. It was pretty tall. The 12,388 foot mountain will be good. Not too high. We will have fun.” I said, “That is why you got …show more content…
We waited a little and boarded the flight. The flight wasn’t that bad. There were great views, I could sleep. We reached home and Went to sleep. It was pretty late. My father came in and said something that me so happy. He said, “ How about we try to reach the 7 summits. The 7 summits are the biggest mountain on each continent. On Australia people debate which mountain is taller so we will climb 2, Mount Kosciuszko and Carstensz Pyramid. In North America we will climb Mount Denali. In South America we will climb Mount Aconcagua. In Africa we will climb Mount Kilimanjaro. Then, in Europe we will climb Mount Elbrus. Then, the last one will be in Asia. Mount Everest. “Yes.” I thought. So, when will we start our trips? In a few months we will book a trip to Australia. I had to work like a dog to be as strong as an ox for the climbing. I hiked with my dad every day. I took lessons. I did everything I could to practice. Then the day
Book 2
Looking Up To The Summit
By: Zachary Hammerman,
Joseph Lieber
Kosciuszko (7,310 feet) Australia
Kilimanjaro (19,339 feet) – Africa.
Elbrus (18,510 feet)- Europe Carstensz (16,023 feet) Australia
Aconcagua (22,834 feet) – South America.
Denali (20,310 feet) – North America
Vinson (16,067 feet) – Antarctica.
Everest (29,035 feet) – Asia
Parts to Everest
Almost There
“Keep going, keep going.” I said to myself. I was so close to the summit of Everest. I was on my last summit to be the youngest person to climb the 7 summits. We had passed camp 4 a few hours ago. The summit was stunning. I could see the whole world from up here. The sherpas named Nawang and Ang Pasang (a sherpa is a member of …show more content…
My father’s name is Tom. When I was two I was already an energy machine and always climbed walls. Inside I was destined for climbing. My father was amazing at climbing. He said that when I am older I will reach Everest. I am 8 years old. That day is still awaiting to come. My mother didn’t like how my father climbed. So, they got divorced. I go to my mom every 2 weeks. Today, my dad was taking me to a climbing session. The kids there were about my age. When I got there my heart was pounding like a drum. I felt so connected to all these hills and walls. I went straight to get started. I ran like a race car to each activity. The instructor named Michael noticed my special abilities. He came over and said “I think you are a great climber. I will give you more lessons. I think you maybe fit for Everest when you get older. I think you would be a perfect fit.” I replied, “ Of course!” From that day, I knew I was making it to Everest. Before we went home my father went shopping with me. He got loads of gear and I said, “Why are you getting gear?” His expression made me think am I going to Everest. We went home and I was exhausted and went straight to bed. The next morning my father said, “How about this, before I take you to Mount Everest, I will get you practice. I will take you to other tall mountains starting with Mount Fuji in Japan. It was pretty tall. The 12,388 foot mountain will be good. Not too high. We will have fun.” I said, “That is why you got …show more content…
We waited a little and boarded the flight. The flight wasn’t that bad. There were great views, I could sleep. We reached home and Went to sleep. It was pretty late. My father came in and said something that me so happy. He said, “ How about we try to reach the 7 summits. The 7 summits are the biggest mountain on each continent. On Australia people debate which mountain is taller so we will climb 2, Mount Kosciuszko and Carstensz Pyramid. In North America we will climb Mount Denali. In South America we will climb Mount Aconcagua. In Africa we will climb Mount Kilimanjaro. Then, in Europe we will climb Mount Elbrus. Then, the last one will be in Asia. Mount Everest. “Yes.” I thought. So, when will we start our trips? In a few months we will book a trip to Australia. I had to work like a dog to be as strong as an ox for the climbing. I hiked with my dad every day. I took lessons. I did everything I could to practice. Then the day