Edward Riederich
Conquering Kilmanjaro
In 2015 Anne Lorimor became the oldest person to ever hike Mt. Kilmanjaro. At 89 years old, she made it to the top of the "Roof of Africa" at 19,341 feet.Â
In Africa on Mt KilmanjaroÂ
Hiked an 89 year old grandmotherÂ
She did not put it off til tomorrowÂ
Compared to others she was tougherÂ
2015 was that record yearÂ
That is when she appeared on the stageÂ
With dedication she would persevereÂ
She made no excuses for her age
She more than conquered the African roofÂ
Though she hiked on with pain in her sides
An inspiration and a living proofÂ
She amazed all of her porter guides
And if you have mountains you can't ignoreÂ
Just remember Great Grandma Lorimor