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Follow on Google News | American Sets 7th World Record Enduring Extreme Challenges to Raise Awareness for Child Hunger“Burch not only broke the record, but climbed in one of the coldest months of Mongolia, which is a first as well,” stated Bekbolat Bugibai, Director, Bayan-Ulgii, Mongolia.
By: Sean Burch Burch, who has endured frostbite from previous record expeditions on Everest and in the North Pole, trained more than a year for this extreme challenge, using methods such as ice baths, arctic and Hyperfitness® “My fingertips are black and hard, I have frostbite on my toes, and could not feel my hands for the last 10 days. I am just happy to have endured the expedition,” Burch reached the summits of 23 previously unclimbed high-altitude peaks, breaking the former record of 4 ascents by a Mongolian climber. Burch endured vertical gains totaling over 80,000ft, temperatures below -35°F, hypothermia, frostbite, avalanches, crevasses, falling through ice rivers, blinding wind, and snowstorms. Burch used local Mongolians for logistical support, including camel herders to establish three base camps within the highest mountain region in Mongolia. “I congratulate and certify Sean breaking the record by an amazing 19 peaks,” stated Gana Olanbayar, Park Ranger, Sagan Gol, Altai Tayan Bogd National Park. The Mongolian government’s National Park Service and Mongolia National Mountaineering Federation have officially recognized Burch’s world record. “We confirm Sean’s record of 23 peaks,” said J. Bayanantsagaan, General Secretary, MNMF. Burch worked in partnership with the No Kid Hungry Program- USA, in an effort to raise awareness, educate, and stop child hunger in America. “We’ Burch, winner of National Geographic Channel’s Ultimate Survival Alaska television show, has previous world records on Kilimanjaro, Everest, the North Pole, and others. He was awarded Goodwill Ambassador to Nepal by their government for aid work in their country. He is currently developing a TV show, is a mental fortitude speaker, and is author of the highly acclaimed self-help and fitness book, Hyperfitness: Expedition photos and video are available. Burch’ ABOUT SEAN BURCH (www.SeanBurch.com) Sean Burch, the author of HyperFitness® Fastest Crossing of Nepal (Completed via Himalaya range): 49 days, 6 hours, 8 minutes Fastest Winter Ascent of Mt. Fuji, Japan: 4:05:42 63 Summits of Unclimbed Peaks in 23 Days, Solo, Tibet Fastest Ascent of Mt. Kilimanjaro: 5:28:48 Fastest Time for Northern Most Marathon (First Marathon and wearing snowshoes) Jump Rope at Altitude – 26,181ft. ABOUT NO KID HUNGRY The No Kid Hungry campaign connects kids in need with nutritious food and teaches their families how to cook healthy, affordable meals. The campaign also engages the public to make ending child hunger a national priority. Anne Houseman Associate Director, Consumer Communications Share Our Strength Washington, DC 20005 Tel: 202.478.6513 ahouseman@strength.org For media inquiries, please contact: Julee White Testarossa Entertainment Chicago, IL 60611 (310) 467-6468 Julee@testarossaent.com End
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