Luke Richmond from OLOC (One life One Chance) adventures has successfully struck off one of the 7 peaks – Denali in Alaska.

Luke, a young Australian adventurer is setting off to climb the seven highest mountains on seven continents finishing with the mighty Mt Everest. He is raising money for the Children’s Hospital at Westmead who care for over 70000 children annually  and the Royal Flying Doctor Service, who have been the medical lifeline for Australians living in the vast Australian outback  for many years. Upon summiting Everest he will join the elite few who have stood on top of the Seven Summits.

The Seven Summits

• The first list with the highest peak of Australia Mt. Kosciuszko (2.228 m)
• North America: Mount McKinley, Alaska (6,194 meters or 20,320 feet)
• South America: Cerro Aconcagua, Argentina (6,962 meters or 22,841 feet) proachable mountain.
• Europe: Mount Elbrus, Russia (5,642 meters or 18,510 feet)
• Asia: Mount Everest, Nepal/China (8,848 meters or 29,029 feet)
• Africa: Mount Kilimanjaro, Tanzania (5,892 meters or 19,340 feet)
• Oceania: Carstensz Pyramid, Indonesia (4,884 meters or 16,024 feet)/ Mount Kosciuszko, Australia (2,228 meters or 7,310 feet)
• Antarctica: Vinson Massif (4,892 meters or 16,050 feet)