Team Training Drill at Studeo55!

In preparation for our big climb, the Kilimanjaro Summit Team 'stepped up' for a team challenge/team building day at Studeo55, infamous for its intense and vigorous (and 'fun') "Drill" programs. Expert fitness trainers Mike Averill and Kevin Laface led us through a series of challenges that not only gave us a great workout, but more importantly tested our ability to work together as a team, especially when faced with new and unexpected challenges.

Our experience, I believe is best summed up from comments by trainer Mike Averill:

"With many years of being involved in team building activities of all ages and situations, your group emerged as the best one I've ever had, and I'm still buzzing over it a day later. You are all exceptionally driven, and passionate individuals with regards to everything you do. That commonality will be the strongest link between you all on this trip, and I can't tell you how excited I am for what I know you are going to experience because of that. If I didn't know any different, I would have assumed you had all known each other for years, as the comradery was outstanding."

After pulling, pushing, and carrying each other through various obstacle courses, relying on each other for trust and support, and continuously working together as a single force, not only did we emerge stronger as a team, but have become even more resolute in our cause: to climb the heights of Kilimanjaro, so that other youth can climb to the heights of their dreams.

As team-mate, friend, and climber Shean says "Nobody cares what you know until they know that you care!" And I can honestly say with absolute conviction that today showed just how much care and respect we share for each other, our cause, and of course the kids and families who will benefit from Power To Be.

Thank you Jordan for offering your time to snap some awesome shots and capture the day! Thank you Mike and Kevin, and Studeo55 for your generous support, and offering your time and facility to help us reach our summit!

-MS