Hannah Otto has landed in Tanzania. 🇹🇿 After months of planning, permits, and one very full duffel, the Backcountry and Competitive Cyclist athlete is in place for her Kilimanjaro FKT attempt. This week is all about acclimatizing. Early next week, she’ll go for the Fastest Known Time on Mt. Kilimanjaro: up and down, in a single day. Packing for a push like this is a puzzle. Every ounce matters, but so does being ready for everything from tropical heat at the base to freezing temps and thin air near the summit. Layers, shell, footwear, nutrition, safety gear: it all has to earn its spot. With help from Backcountry and Competitive Cyclist, Hannah is dialed for the challenge. She’s traveling with film permits, mountain permits, business visas, and letters of invitation, along with a small film crew documenting the journey. (Yes, there’s an FKT film coming early 2027, so stay tuned. 🎥) Once on the mountain, she and her crew will be supported by four guides, four chefs, and 16 porters. After the attempt, she’ll visit Orkeeswa School to meet students who have benefited from World Bicycle Relief bicycles. This is about more than a summit. Hannah is raising funds through her Beyond the Summit campaign, and you can be part of it. Our limited “Beyond the Summit” BGA Tahoe Sun Hoodie is available now, with sale profits going directly to her fundraiser. Wear the mission, back the climb. 👉 Shop the hoodie: link in bio 👉 Donate to Beyond the Summit: link in bio 📸: @rachael.galipo #FKT #Kilimanjaro #Backcountry #CompetitiveCyclist #WorldBicycleRelief