Climb News
Paul Magelli, Sr. Lived Life to its Fullest
Paul Magelli Sr. climbed the highest mountain on December 4th, 2016. His life is being celebrated around the world and will continue to inspire greatness in everyone he touched.
The Climb Team’s “Thank You” to Paul
A special thank you message to Paul from the Heart Climb team: “Even though Dr. Paul Magelli, aka the ‘Heart’ of the Kilimanjaro expedition, wasn’t physically with us, his incredible mentality of perseverance, drive, personality, and 30 of his printed mugshots took us...
Paul’s Post-Surgery Message
Paul had successful heart surgery today and is recovering in ICU at Mayo. Here's his message to all his friends and colleagues and those following the climb: Paul Sr. here—I am out of surgery and recovering from yet another life experience. I am deeply grateful to the...
A Change in Plans
Dear Friends, Family, Colleagues and Climb Team, This will be a bit of a shocker … but as I have adjusted emotionally, this sort of fits with the whole premise of the climb that I have worked so hard for over the last several years. In the midst of my pre-climb...
Growing Bolder’s Interview With Paul
Growing Bolder spoke with Paul about his decision to sign up for a trek up Mt. Kilimanjaro, …. He passionately explains why life is about taking calculated risks and big moments. He’ll inspire you to chase your dreams, even ones that terrify you.
Return to Kilimanjaro: Paul Magelli sets his sights on the summit
https://business.illinois.edu/news/college/2016/05/return-kilimanjaro-paul-magelli-sets-sights-summit/This summer, Dr. Paul Magelli will be climbing his way to the top – for a cause.
National Geographic on the Johnson, Anker Everest Climb
http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2013/13/130516-everest-health-medicine-science-athlete-climb/Chicago Tribune on Magelli’s 2011 Kilimanjaro Climb
http://articles.chicagotribune.com/2011-01-02/news/ct-talk-kilamanjaro-heart-patients-20110102_1_heart-ailments-heart-patients-mount-kilimanjaroPaul Discusses His First Kilimanjaro Climb
Paul’s previous climb at Kilimanjaro was in January of 2011. He reached an altitude of 17,500 feet.