The Youngest Person to Climb "The 7 Summits"

Jordan Romero (born July 12, 1996) is a U.S. mountain climber who shattered world records by climbing "The 7 Summits," the highest peaks on every continent, at age 15.

Romero is also the youngest person to climb Mount Everest (29,035 feet). He was 13 years 10 months 10 days old when he reached the summit. The previous record for Everest was held by Temba Tsheri of Nepal who was 16 years and 14 days old when he reached the summit in 2001. Jordan used FRS concentrate and chews during the ascent, and credits the product with helping him reach the summit of the world's highest mountain.

Jordan was inspired at age 9 by a mural in the hallway of his school listing the highest mountains on each continent. One year later, he became the youngest American to summit Africa’s famous Mt. Kilimanjaro. Since that time, he has continued on his quest to scale the tallest peaks on the seven continents, breaking world records along the way. On Christmas Eve 2011, Jordan Romero successfully conquered Vinson Massif in Antarctica, completing his quest to climb "The 7 Summits," becoming the youngest person ever to accomplish this incredible feat.

Jordan Romero is from Big Bear Lake, California. Besides mountaineering, he also enjoys freestyle skiing, running, BMX, mountain biking, skateboarding, rock jumping, and snowshoeing--basically anything that involves the outdoors and a thrill!

Check out this video to learn more about Jordan's adventure.

Jordan also plans to climb the highest points in all fifty states, as well as other key peaks throughout the world. Along the way he plans to visit schools and talk to kids about a healthy lifestyle.