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Alumnus Takes Georgia Southern to New Heights
When alumnus Chris Bostain (’02) set a goal of climbing to the top of Mount Kilimanjaro, he wanted to bring along a special token to ensure his climb to the top was unique.
That’s why he decided to embark on his six day, 37 mile climb at 19,039 feet above sea level with a Georgia Southern flag in tow.
Bostain traveled to Africa with fellow Georgia Southern alumnus Trey Yearwood (’01), who also wanted to take an adventure trip that was on a “bucket list level and very challenging,” Bostain added. And although difficult, the climb was rewarding and humbling, he said.
“After completing the climb, I felt very humbled, lucky and drained. I felt lucky I was not as affected as others with illness so that I could make this journey and reach the summit,” he said. Bostain braved freezing temperatures, nausea, 25-mph winds and other adversities to make it to the top. – Crissie Elrick