The Comeback Climb
Tiffany is going back. In July 2027, she returns to the mountain that stopped her at 15,000 feet — this time with a community on her back and four more years of purpose fueling every step. The comeback is the mission. Read the origin story that made it necessary.
Bestselling author Mel Robbins breaks down the research on what actually makes goals work — why most people fail, what the University of Oregon study reveals about goal structure, and why taking a step today (not someday) is the only thing that creates momentum.
UC Berkeley's Greater Good Science Center explores the research behind why small, consistent steps are more effective than grand leaps — and why pursuing a goal makes us happier even before we reach it. This is the science behind every training step I take toward the 19,341-foot summit in July 2027, and the philosophy behind the Comeback Climb. Read the research and take your next small step.
"The person who has a why can bear any how." This training guide from Life Happens Outdoors is built around the belief that every person — no matter where they come from — can find transformation in the great outdoors. I used a guide like this to prepare for my first attempt. The mountain is for everyone — including a Brunswick teacher training for a July 2027 summit at 19,341 feet. Use this guide to start building your Kilimanjaro training plan.
A comprehensive training resource covering cardio, strength, altitude preparation, and the mental stamina required for summit night. I know what 15,000 feet feels like, and I know what I need to do differently to go further in July 2027. Resources like this are how I'm training smarter the second time around. Start building your training plan with this guide.
A structured 12-week training plan for the Kilimanjaro climb — no gym required. From bodyweight strength days to long endurance hikes, this plan builds the stamina needed to survive summit night at 19,341 feet.
The mental game is as important as the physical one. This guide from veteran Kilimanjaro guide Eddie Frank covers visualization, positive mindset, adaptability, and why your reason for climbing matters more than your fitness level.
A first-person account of going back to Kilimanjaro after a failed first attempt — the lessons learned, the training changes made, and the moment they finally reached the summit. July 2027. 19,341 feet. This is the story I needed to read. If you've ever had an unfinished mountain, this one's for you. Read the account and let it fuel your own comeback.