Reaching the top, seven times over.

• Position: Q&A - Danidle Fisher who ccessfully scaled Mount Everest in Nepal and Tibet - Brief Article - Interview

On June 2, Danidle Fisher, 20, successfully scaled Mount Everest in Nepal and Tibet, becoming the youngest person in history to climb the Seven Summits--the highest peaks on each of the seven continents. Fisher, who was diagnosed with attention deficit disorder (ADD) in sixth grade, spoke with Upfront about what it takes to conquer obstacles.

What's the hardest part of mountain climbing?

You really have to enjoy being up there. Otherwise, you're just going to give up halfway through because you're tired or your feet are cold. I choose to keep going. I choose to make it to the top.

Why?

I think it's the thrill. I can think better, and I'm more focused up there. And it's an accomplishment: It's amazing being up there and realizing that you just climbed this...