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Up and down Kilimanjaro in 12 hours? Utah mountain biker takes on the challenge

By Deseret News · October 26, 2026 · 1 min read
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A steep, winding dirt trail ascending a red rock mountain in Utah, symbolizing a difficult climb.
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Utah pro mountain biker Hannah Otto will attempt to ride to the top of Mount Kilimanjaro in a single day. The Intrepid Foundation is backing the attempt to raise money to provide bikes for rural communities around the world. It's 18 miles to the summit with an average 12% gradient that kicks up to more than 40% in the last two miles.

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