Ms Filipiak reaches the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro!

Ms Filipiak writes:

When I was still in school, my geography teacher told us that climbing Kilimanjaro feels like traveling from the equator to the Arctic — because of its unique flora and fauna. That’s when I decided: One day, I will climb Kilimanjaro.” Over a year ago, I committed to finally make this dream come true.” My training began:

• Gym and personal coaching
• Breathing exercises
• Altitude training
• Gear preparation
• Most importantly: building the right mindset

It wasn’t easy — there were many obstacles on the way. But every challenge became part of the preparation for the greatest challenge of my life. The climb was step by step, day after day, 'Pole, pole (slowly), Jumbo, Jumbo (hello in Swahili)'.  After five days of climbing and one long, difficult summit night 2nd August 2025…I stood at 5,895 meters: the Roof of Africa! The biggest challenge of my life became the greatest victory. My childhood dream came true. Kilimanjaro taught me that with preparation, persistence, and belief — nothing is impossible.”

Each of us has our own Kilimanjaro.

What’s yours? And when will you start climbing?