Pizziolo, M & Ravasio, R 2026, More hills to climb. Trekking with Mandela, enhanced Challenge, EdiXion, Dubai.
Every step is a testimony of resilience. This book captures the spirit of a journey in which every step in the mountains echoes the moral legacy of Nelson Mandela. With each ascent we document not only our climb, but also the collective will to lift up the most vulnerable. From the Dolomites to Kilimanjaro, up to Shishapangma, in Tibet, these journeys are a tribute to courage, unity and the unshakeable dream of a better world. The peaks we conquer together become symbols of hope and change, reminding us that the path towards justice and equality is to be travelled together, hand in hand.
The journey continues, as do the challenges. As we climb these mountains, we call upon Mandela’s words: “after climbing a hill, one realises that there are many more to climb”. This book is not only about reaching summits, but invites us to embrace the responsibilities that accompany freedom. It is an invitation to continue moving forward, to pursue the long path towards a world where every step is advancing towards justice, dignity and a shared future. This is why the mountains we face are not only physical challenges, but symbols of the continuous struggle for a better tomorrow.
From words to action: Trek4Mandela International. This spirit took concrete form in 2024 thanks to an initiative conceived by Marina Pizziolo and Romano Ravasio through ArtForLife, the charity section of Art Consulting, in collaboration with the South African foundation Imbumba. Thus was born the first edition of Trek4Mandela International. An initiative that brings to the Dolomites, in Cortina d’Ampezzo, the legacy of the celebrated annual expedition on Kilimanjaro organised by the Imbumba Foundation, uniting art, nature and social commitment in a shared journey. “If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together with others”, this African proverb, often quoted by Mandela, guides our step as we give concrete form to his ideals, translating them into shared gestures capable of leaving a mark.