32-Year-Old Tailor from Belgium Sets a Classy Benchmark by Suiting Up and Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro

Published 09/15/2023, 1:05 PM EDT

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There are several records that are surprising to look at. A lot of records are related to the Kilimanjaro mountain. There have been food deliveries and people walking backward to get their names encrypted in the word record section.

Recently, Belgium-based Taylor recorded a new milestone. He went on to conquer the Kilimanjaro Peak with an outfit that people usually avoid during an outdoor activity. He along with his mate went on to climb Kilimanjaro in a 3 piece suit.

Suit up and climb Kilimanjaro

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A 32-year-old man who is a tailor from profession decided to climb up Kilimanjaro wearing a suit. The man who completed this mission is Tomaso Bordoni. He owns a store that also goes by his name “Bordoni.” He used a good quality of fabric which is perfectly tailored for his outfit.

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In this hiking mission, his friend also travels with him. Alexander Gilen shares his views on their journey, “When Tommaso called me to tell me his crazy idea I immediately proposed I would accompany him.”

Tomaso also shares a few words from his trip, “My goal is not to break records or set new standards, but to inspire others to push boundaries and achieve the seemingly impossible.”
“Representing a brand that prides itself on personalized and bespoke clothing, I also promote a message of individuality and self-expression.”

There is another record in the realm of climbing that left everyone awestruck. A woman named Kristin Harila climbed all 14 highest peaks in a record team. She ended up shattering the record which was previously held by a male. Nirmal Purja from Nepal covers the 14 highest peaks in 6 months and this is old news by Kristin as she makes a new one.

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Conquering 14 peaks in a record time

Nirmal Purja from Nepal and a lot of other climbing enthusiasts stand in surprise after Kristin Harila conquered all 14 peaks in just a span of 92 days. Along with her associate, Tenjin Sherpa, she completed this exciting journey and hopes that this event sets a benchmark for upcoming women climbers. She did it at the age of 37 and had her final summit and victory celebration in Pakistan K2.

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This endeavor from Kristin and Tomaso serves as a perfect example of always being on your toes for any adventure. Any tough pursuit could instantly turn into a benchmark if there is an attitude of not giving up. It would be interesting to see who will be the next to break the standing records or make a unique record of their own at Kilimanjaro.

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