Episode 22: 46 Kilimanjaro Summits Later with Macon Dunnagan
“Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro is the hardest mental, physical challenge you will ever voluntary do in your life.”
In this episode, Macon Dunnagan - Tanzania Tourism Ambassador and 46-time climber of Mount Kilimanjaro, joins us to share his story and what calls him to adventure. Macon also discusses:
2:00 - How Scott and Macon first met
4:30 - His first time climbing Mount Kilimanjaro
5:40 - What called him to make the decision to make his first climb
6:50 - Life before Mount Kilimanjaro
7:50 - What happened on Mount Kilimanjaro that led him to a life of adventure
9:25 - Feelings he experienced when he reached the summit
11:50 - What triggered him to go back a second time
13:10 - How he’s been able to complete so many climbs
13:55 - What calls him to Kilimanjaro
17:10 - Awe experiences at the summit
17:50 - Different climbing conditions he’s experienced
19:45 - What it’s like climbing with first-timers
21:20 - What changes he has seen over the years on Mount Kilimanjaro
25:05 - How the climb has changed for him over the past 22 years
27:20 - How he became the Tanzania Tourism Ambassador for the United States
32:40 - His book “Sons of Kilimanjaro”
34:30 - Advice he has for others looking to experience this type of adventure
35:50 - Closing remarks
You can learn more about Macon and follow along on his adventures on Instagram @macondunnagan or on Facebook @macondunnagan. Also, be sure to pick up his book “Sons of Kilimanjaro” on Amazon.
See below for photos from Macon’s adventures.
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