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Brittany Leavitt

Brittany Leavitt is a preschool teacher and an Outdoor School instructor for REI. In 2018, she became part of the first all-Black U.S. team to summit Kilimanjaro, the world’s highest freestanding peak. She lives in Washington, D.C. REI member since 2015.

Stories by Brittany Leavitt...

Day 3 of the expedition revealed a view of Uhuru Peak among the clouds.

Summiting at 17,000 Feet: My Climb of Kilimanjaro with Outdoor Afro

Brittany Leavitt|October 18, 2018

We all have dreams, aspirations—a bucket list. Before signing up to climb Kilimanjaro, I had been interested in mountaineering for a few years. Then, at the 201...