Ras Dashen
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| Elevation | 4550 |
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| First ascent | 1841 |
| Prominence | 3,997 m |
| Mountain range | Semien Mountains |
| First ascenders | Galinier |
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| Did you know | Ras Dashen is the 10th-highest mountain peak in Africa by height (4550 m). |
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| ID | 1003080 |
About Ras Dashen
Ras Dejen is the highest mountain in Ethiopia and tenth highest mountain of Africa. Part of Simien Mountains National Park located in the Amhara region, it reaches an elevation of 4,550 metres.
Quadruple amputee Alex Lewis climbs Ethiopian mountain
His ambition was to climb one of Africa's tallest mountains, despite having lost all four of his limbs and Alex Lewis is A Man of his word.
Six Years ago Alex caught a cold that led to a life-threatening illness, multiple amputations and an infection that also affected his face.
In defiance of his physical condition, the 39-year-old from Stockbridge in Hampshire, has continued to push his own limits and been involved in ground-breaking projects.
He says he pushes himself to show his eight-year-old son Sam that his disability never stopped him doing the things he wanted.
But reaching The Summit of the 4,550m tall Ras Dashen in Ethiopia, using a specially-adapted buggy, proved to be a new level of Challenge .
Source of news: bbc.com
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