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Many try -- not all succeed. But it seems that these days, the biggest names in mountain climbing are people over the age of 50! In fact, a group of 70-year-olds is hoping to smash the record for climbing Mount Everest.

Sir Edmund Hillary, the New Zealander beekeeper who was the first person to reach the top of Mount Everest, has died. His brave act has inspired countless others to reach for the heights. We introduce you to three courageous climbers.

Rather than letting MS define her, Wendy Booker is defying the disease by climbing the world's 7 tallest mountains.

Kelly Perkins' life came full circle for her. She's a heart transplant recipient who literally took the high road after her surgery and began climbing mountains to raise awareness of the need for organ donations.

The Guinness Book of World Records has recognized 57-year-old Jeanne Stawiecki for two amazing feats. Even more amazing, when you consider what her life was like at the age of 40.

Heart-transplant recipient Kelly Perkins is teaching the world about the incredible need for organ donation one mountain at a time.

Many try -- not all succeed. But it seems that these days, the biggest names in mountain climbing are people over the age of 50! In fact, a group of 70-year-olds is hoping to smash the record for climbing Mount Everest.

After taking on Mount Everest, former NFL linebacker Ken Mitchell is now scaling Europe's highest peaks.

The first American woman to conquer Mt. Everest has a message of hope and determination for anyone seeking to improve their life.

Talk about taking their mother-daughter relationship to a whole new level! Two Aussies have become the first mother-daughter team to reach the top of Mount Everest.