Emile Hirsch Joins Jessica Biel on Mount Kilimanjaro Climb

By PopEater / Wire Services Posted Jan 4th 2010 11:15AM

Emile Hirsch is on his way to Africa to climb the continent's highest peak.

The 'Into the Wild' and 'Milk' star is joining Jessica Biel, Lupe Fiasco, Isabel Lucas and Elizabeth Gore for a weeklong trek up Mount Kilimanjaro. The Summit on the Summit expedition, which begins Thursday, aims to use star power to help raise awareness about the need for clean water worldwide.

The 24-year-old Hirsch says the climb combines "an epic adventure with an educational process on the global water crisis." Fans can follow the climb online and donate as little as a dollar to provide clean water to those who need it.

Hirsch says he's ready for the more than 19,000-foot challenge, saying, "Put this on the books: I'm making it to the top."

Someone who won't be on the climb is Biel's boyfriend Justin Timberlake, whose strength training sessions in recent months fueled reports he'd be tackling Kilimanjaro as well. Instead of climbing, Timberlake will be portraying Internet entrepreneur Sean Parker in the movie 'The Social Network.'

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Monday 04 January

By MARY

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My stepson who lost both legs in Afghanistan climbed that mountain this fall.

By swimmergirl

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Great cause. I'll be watching. Loved "Into The Wild". He'll probably make the summit.

By Marcus

If they want to use "star power" to make a point, they should try using "stars". WTF are these people? Never heard of any of them except the girl from Flashdance.

By carsko66

Jennifer Beils is the girl from Flashdance. Jessica is just some stupid actress who cries that she is "too pretty to be cast in movies"...

Friday 22 January

By Parag

Many climb Mount kilimanjaro for fun and adventure.But climbing for a cause that is benefited to the society is great to learn.
I hope your climb is a successful one in achieving the goal you have set.
All the best!!!!!!!

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