Did I Dream Too Big? - Gitonga Wandai

Gitonga Wandai fell in love. He fell in love with the outdoors. With wide open spaces. This love encouraged him to dream big. His dream was to stand on the roof of the world. To summit Mt. Everest. The pursuit of his dream brought with it big wins and big losses. Watch as Gitonga takes us on a journey that will have you reevaluate your dreams and what you are willing to do achieve them.
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[@panafrikadventurers]

I remember you as my assessor in President's Award K.U. You always encouraged us to keep walking, lean on each other. Watching your film Gitonga was such an inspiration.

[@DavidHarrison412294]

You rock bro 🤘🏾🤘🏾🤘🏾🤘🏾🤘🏾🤘🏾

[@aysharesha1123]

Next time nataka invite btw 🔥🔥🔥🔥 who else? This is great! #staywild2022

[@aysharesha1123]

Proudly associated BOSS 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@hallelujahjesusisloveandpo9771]

That was deep!❤ You are an amazing father!!

[@EngageTalk]

☺

[@joebun5960]

Gitonga’s story is captured in our award-winning documentary film here th-cam.com/video/UOmhHbLMejQ/w-d-xo.html. The film won Best Documentary at Kenya’s Kisima Awards 2020, premiered on NTV and K24, and made official selection at the prestigious Banff Mountain Film Festival in Canada. We hope you enjoy - he and his story are an inspiration to so many.

[@cecilliachi]

“Follow your bliss and the universe will open doors where there were only walls.”
Joseph Campbell

[@abyero]

True that... President's awards and ukambani have one thing in common, "nova" is a very familiar word...

[@miakomararo5343]

Never stop Gitonga. You inspire so many of us out here. As a fellow Presidents Award alumni, I'm proud you and your journey.

[@johngithae5360]

Mr.Gitonga...so compherensive and informative.. Inspirational story and value for your Family~Dreams..God bless

[@faithkerubo5621]

Wooow 💯it's so amazing to hear the extent to which people can go to follow their dreams and passions. Not all heroes wear crowns 🏆You are one!!

[@njeri2069]

I loved following your journey with your son to the Himalayas. Keep inspiring…

[@harrietjamesworld1901]

Go Wandai.. Yours is an inspiring journey 👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿

[@janetanyango7168]

You're an inspiration. The journey is as beautiful as the destination. Waaaaw. I love that phrase. God bless you richly.

[@nzilanimutuku1914]

Wow 👏 👏 Super proud of you Wandai, I remember you our days at the call center. Keep on keeping 💪

[@peternjuguna7101]

Gitongaaaa!!Your tenacity is unmatched. Keep climbing!!

[@21gng]

the journey is as beautiful as the destination.. wonderful!

[@carolineguwatudde1007]

The journey is as beautiful as the destination.

[@eliciphanjuguna1089]

Keep going Wandai.... Proud of you! Summitting Kili with you in August 2013 was absolutely amazing!

[@martinwachira9166]

Great milestone my former high school mate, you have inspired many, keep it up

[@aysharesha1123]

Shout out to Wandai 👏👏👏

[@irenemuya7305]

Yes you can rise and dream again.

[@juliettemutune]

Super proud of you Gitonga 👏

[@nurugizani3075]

You did good
All the best

[@milkawambu9698]

Mountain guys rock big time .

[@margaretmugithi2205]

You can rise again for the journey is as beautiful as the destination.... What a beautiful story

[@marivilleable]

Your tenacity!! You dare to dream. Very inspiring.

[@shirleyodongo6439]

Wow! Don't I just love these stories. The grit, tenacity and determination that is mankind is beautiful to behold. Maya Angelou's poem "Still I Rise" comes to mind. Good stuff Gitonga.

[@nancynyagaki8973]

Wow🙌🏽🙌🏽

[@simonmuriithi3378]

Awesome storytelling! Gitonga, your grit is unmatched. Keep breaking barriers and scaling new heights.

[@joebun5960]

You legend. Absolutely beautiful story - poetically and poignantly told. Proud of you mate.

[@chepkorireddah323]

Oh yes you can rise again

[@MarinaRembo]

Inspired

[@mirriammututo8869]

inspiring ! May you recover totally

[@anne-mariekosh5010]

Life is filled with new beginnings and you are on that journey. Beautiful story of triumph and more power to you.

[@wanjirukuria593]

Your journey within❤️

[@mtaliiparis]

Thank you Gîtonga for sharing your journey with us; yours is one of the most beautiful, motivational, and inspirational stories that I have ever heard. Yours is a great lesson that, indeed, one can go after their heart's desires and dreams, if they put their mind into it. Continue inspiring us and leading us to the mountains whenever they summon us. ❤❤❤

[@mafundiinnovations1168]

Hope a day will come when we will be sharing our story

[@eliciphanjuguna1089]

Soooo captivating and inspiring!

[@lynnembarikiwa8462]

Great work comrade! I remember those PA days particularly the machakos hike.You and Dan Rono helped some of us carry stuff because we could not manage to hike with loads. You led us well.All the best in your endeavours. The mountains are your terrain.Sisi tuliwacha after graduation from K.U 😃.

[@belovedofgod.2517]

😁😁😁😁

[@danielronoh1257]

The soft spoken assessor 😁

[@judywahinya2374]

Sometimes what brings us so much life also brings us death

[@angazavijiji1694]

Sounds familiar. I've never forgotten how Mt Kilimanjaro rejected me just when I got to kibo base camp. I was feeling terrific all the way leading my clients through the two camps and I think Kili was watching and wasn't happy. I looked happy into my fifth day so when I just got to the kibo camp, I threw up hard. Then things spiralled out of control. I tried to start the summit with the group in the night but my guide from his observation insisted I descent immediately.

[@paulnjoroge8641]

Wow!

[@jamkinholdingssirjames7454]

Wow Dare to dream

[@hopenaila5215]

Wow

[@aysharesha1123]

Mwaaaaaki 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@knobicals]

How far you are from your destination? What is the answer?

[@nancynjoki6885]

The journey is as beautiful as the destination indeed. Sending you love and light Gitonga. Thank you for sharing your story and cheers to more hikes with the unmatched Hikemaniak 🤍🤍🤍