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Really, they are in amazing condition for their age and have done many other mountains before. What it really takes, however, is determination and persistence... good luck!

People develop mountain climbing fitness over a number of months or years, not weeks. People who have been using their muscles for such work for years, even if they are in their sixties, are far fitter than those who are younger, and have only climbed small hills.

Don't let the age of a climber fool you. Go one step further and ask them if they climb mountains or hills on a regular basis before deciding that ANYBODY can do a physically challenging task. That's not to say it can't be done, but it makes a huge difference to the ease and joy of the experience.