Tyler Armstrong facts for kids
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Tyler Armstrong
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Tyler Robert Armstrong
January 22, 2004 Yorba Linda, California, U.S.
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| Occupation | Mountain climber |
| Years active | 2011–present |
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Tyler Robert Armstrong (born January 22, 2004) is an amazing American mountain climber. He became famous for being the youngest person ever to climb Aconcagua in Argentina. He was only 9 years old when he reached the top!
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Tyler's Climbing Journey
How It Started
Tyler started climbing mountains when he was just 6 years old! He got the idea after watching a cool TV show about hiking. When he learned that the youngest person to climb Mount Whitney was 9, he decided to try and beat that record. He trained super hard every day and soon began climbing his first mountains.
Big Mountain Adventures
Climbing Mount Whitney (July 26, 2011)
On July 26, 2011, Tyler climbed Mount Whitney in just one day. He was only 7 years old! This mountain is 14,495 feet high. He might be the youngest boy to climb it. Starting from the base camp, his 11-mile hike to the top took him 7 hours and 50 minutes. He gained over 6,000 feet in height during his climb.
Conquering Aconcagua (December 24, 2013)
In 2013, Tyler set his sights on Aconcagua. This huge mountain is 22,837 feet tall! To get ready, he climbed Mount Baldy in August 2013. This was part of a special event to help find a cure for Duchenne muscular dystrophy.
Tyler got a special permit to climb Aconcagua. He started his climb on December 15, taking a route called the Polish Glacier Traverse. On December 24, 2013, Tyler reached the very top. He was only 9 years old and broke the record for the youngest person to climb Aconcagua!
Reaching Denali's Peak (June 2016)
When Tyler was 12, he wanted to climb Mount Everest. But he couldn't get a permit for it. Instead, he decided to climb Denali in Alaska. Denali is 20,310 feet high! He successfully reached the summit in June 2016.
Mountains Tyler Has Climbed
Here are some of the amazing mountains Tyler has climbed:
- Denali (20,310 feet)
- Aconcagua (22,837 feet)
- Mount Kilimanjaro (19,341 feet)
- Mount Whitney (14,495 feet)
Helping Others: Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
While climbing Mount Whitney, Tyler and his parents met a boy who had Duchenne muscular dystrophy. This is a serious muscle disease. Tyler decided he wanted to help.
He teamed up with the CureDuchenne Foundation. He started raising money and telling people about the disease. By the summer of 2016, he had raised $25,000! His goal was to raise one million dollars. Tyler also hosted a special movie night showing the film Everest. All the money raised went to the CureDuchenne Foundation.
Tyler's Life Outside Climbing
Tyler lives in Yorba Linda, California, with his dad Kevin, mom Priscilla, and brother Dylan. When he's not climbing, Tyler enjoys playing his guitar, soccer, and flag football. He also likes video games, swimming, and laser tag. He is a member of the Boy Scouts.
