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“Climb every mountain, Ford every stream Follow every rainbow Till you find your dream... ‘emember when teachers used to ask students returning to school in September, to write essays Ps entitled, ‘What I did on my Summer Vacation? Port Perry High School student / Venturer Scout Wyatt Wilson had quite a tale to tell from the summer of 2014. He climbed Mount Kilimanjaro, and he said he'd do it again! “Tt was a trip of a lifetime” for Wyatt and his father Scott Wilson. Reaching the summit of this famous African landmark, which is 5,895 meters (or 19,000 ig above sea level, was “pretty emotional.” “T teared up,” he said. His guide literally pulled Wyatt up by the hand to help him reach, es top of the peak on the final day of climbing. It was the eighth day, and a long 15 hour day, ascending altitudes higher and higher, with < decreasing oxygen levels. ‘ The less oxygen, the more we had to ‘rest,”“pointed out the athletic and fit teenager. ; ~ What a proud moment it was when Wyatt and his guide Deglan héld up the banner at the top o! Mount Kilimanjaro -- a photo that won Wyatt a $100. voucher for the Scout store and other prizes, = such as camping pots and a new four man tent. But experiencing the incredible view firsthand, and the satisfaction of accomplishment, was the best prize of all. “The Stars were amazing,” says Wyatt, who has a° clear photo of the North Star and the Big Dipper, taken _ from the African summit. * There were 12 people in Wyatt's group on this trip, from Canada, Britain and the U:S. Each was accom- panied by a guide and porters, who helped transport their camping gear, water and other necessary sup- plies. The daytime bags weigh about 10- 15 Ibs., *-while the night bags are heavier, at 25 Ibs. each. 4, © Daseertting the mountain was even more'difficult. Please turn to-page 42 k Wyatt Wilson, a Port Perry Venture Scout, was with a of Climbers who hiked to Stella Point on Mount. Kilimanjaro, 5,739 metres (16,404 ft.) above sea taal oto at left, Wyatt with up the mountain. Photos courtesy Wyatt Wilson * From The Sound of Music: Rodgers & Hammerstein