The Spark of The Journey
At the age of 16, Omar had the opportunity to travel to Switzerland and climb a small mountain there. It was the first time he'd seen snow let alone walk in it. Climbing a small mountain there left a big impression on the young Samra and it is then that he set himself the ambition of one day climbing the highest mountain on earth. When asked about what sparked the idea of climbing Everest, Omar said:
"Everest is regarded as one of, if not the most challenging of human conquests. I was passionate about climbing and a great believer that one should always challenge their own perception of where their boundaries lie. Everest seemed like an irrational challenge for an Egyptian, so I embraced it wholeheartedly. This feeling grew stronger when I realized that no Egyptian had attempted, let alone stood, on the roof of the world. The desire and pride of representing my country and raising the Egyptian flag on the highest points on earth has been with me ever since." - Omar Samra
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