Andrew Harris Becomes 1st Person With Down Syndrome To Summit The Grand Teton

Grand Teton, GTNP – In August 2017, Andrew Harris became the 1st person with Down Syndrome to climb the 13,775′ Grand Teton in Grand Teton National Park near Jackson, Wyoming. Harris and his team summited the Grand via the Owen-Spalding Route. Congrats!

According to TheInertia.com, Harris made the climb with his sister Amy Harris and his “soon-to-be brother-in-law” Max Hammer. They were joined by members of the “the Hammer-Harris clan, Zahan Billimoria of Exum Mountain Guides, Mark Fisher from Fisher Creative and another videographer to document the achievement, as well as Climbing magazine’s Julie Ellison.”

Read more about Harris’ feat on TheInertia.com and Climbing.com.

Check out a few photos of the Andrew Harris’s climb featured on Instagram:

One of the happiest moments of my life with @andrewbobduckyharris and @amyjessharris !! These two are full on champions, and making it to the top of the Grand Teton was a surreal experience. Huge, huge thanks to @zahan007 , @exumguides , @fishercreative , @ndssorg , @jxnhende , @ericdaft, and @joolyhart (who took this photo). Also, everyone along the trail including @bendh , who encouraged us, we cannot thank you enough. #ndssathleteambassador #duckygoesup #yoloorbolo #turtlepower #iclimbedthegranttetonwithbobhammer

A post shared by Max Hammer (@a_maxhammer) on Aug 20, 2017 at 3:35pm PDT

I did the top did it! Fun climbing Grand Teton Jackson Hole, Potomous and Dillz fun, he won! love you team leaders Potomous and Dillz. Thank you team! Love Bobbob Photo by sister @amyjessharris

A post shared by Andrew Harris (@andrewbobduckyharris) on Aug 20, 2017 at 7:04am PDT

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