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At 18, David Lichy climbs two peaks over 5,000 metres

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David Lichy, an 18-year-old Luxembourger, climbed two volcanoes over 5,000 metres high in less than 48 hours. He made the ascent with his older brother for his birthday, according to Lessentiel.

For his 18th birthday, Luxembourger David Lichy chose a trip to Ecuador with his older brother to try to reach the summit of Chimborazo. He ultimately climbed two volcanoes over 5,000 metres high in less than two days.

Mountaineering has long been part of his family: his grandfather already practised the sport, while his father and uncle do so too.

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