Matt Moniz

Matt Moniz (born February 1998) is an American mountaineer and speaker noted for his ascents of 8,000 meter peaks and several of the Seven Summits.

This accomplishment was entered into the Congressional Record during a session of the United States Congress on December 11, 2009, by US Congressman Jim Langevin.

[6] Moniz was named a 2010 Adventurer of the Year by National Geographic Magazine, after summiting the highest points in all 50 US states in only 43 days, at the age of 12.

The team was on Cho Oyu during the 16 April avalanche on Mount Everest[17] and, out of respect for the Sherpas who lost their lives, reevaluated their plans.

[23][24][25] For his actions, Moniz received the Boy Scouts of America's highest award for lifesaving – The Honor Medal with Crossed Palms.

He and his climbing partner Willie Benegas raised enough funds to hire over 800 porters to carry nearly 18 metric tons of World Food Program supplies to the people of the devastated village of Laprak.

[26] Moniz stayed in Nepal for a month working with a team of international doctors and climbers to care for the injured and build temporary schools and homes in the remote Himalayan mountains.

[29] Moniz stated that he was proud to honor the service and sacrifice of the Navy by flying the flag at the highest point on Earth.

[34] While in middle school, Moniz received the Winning Attitude award given by CenturyLink, Root Sports and the University of Colorado.

[35][36] In August 2020, Moniz competed with Team Eagle Scouts in the World's Toughest Race: Eco-Challenge Fiji, a reality competition series which aired on Amazon Prime.