The Associated Press tells the story of five wounded veterans who are in the process of ascending Mt. McKinley in Alaska, North America's tallest peak.
According to the AP, the "wounded warriors with a self-described total of four good legs among them" are currently resting at 14,000 feet before the last half of their battle to the summit.
Four of the men, ranging in age from 31 to 64, are retired from the armed forces, one is currently active. All but one, Ret. Army Capt. Jesse Acosta, have suffered the loss of a limb while in service.
The climb is reportedly not so much for the men as it is for those "severely wounded in war," including all others who may follow in their footsteps. Additionally, the team hopes to use the climb as a fundraiser for their injured brothers and sisters in arms.
Executive director of Disabled Sports USA, Kirk Bauer told the AP, "we want to show in this project ... how active and how independent these wounded warriors can be, even with very severe injuries." Disabled Sports USA and Warfighter Sports program have teamed up to support the group of climbers. Bauer, a retired Army sergeant himself, lost his leg in Vietnam.
To read more, visit The Associated Press story here.