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Re: Mount Everest News

by jedicolin » Thu Nov 08, 2018 6:53 pm

I nearly died on Mount Everest

Former soldier Ant Middleton has served in the Parachute Regiment, Royal Marines and the Special Forces reveals his toughest challenge ever has been climbing on Everest.

I nearly died on Mount Everest

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by jedicolin » Sat Nov 10, 2018 4:17 pm

Rob Casserley Interview

Read an exclusive interview by British climber Rob Casserley who has reached the summit of Mount Everest 8 times.

Rob Casserley Interview

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by jedicolin » Mon Nov 12, 2018 4:24 pm

Irish Climber Pat Falvey retires

Pat Falvey, who has climbed Everest twice and has completed 155 expeditions across the world, is calling time on extreme adventures after losing more than 30 friends through climbing.

Irish Climber Pat Falvey retires

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by jedicolin » Wed Nov 14, 2018 6:55 pm

Trekker dies on route to Mount Everest

A Japanese male trekker has died, apparently from altitude sickness, while heading for Mount Everest Base Camp Nepal on Tuesday.

Trekker dies on route to Mount Everest

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Re: Mount Everest News

by jedicolin » Tue Nov 20, 2018 3:28 pm

Climber Interviews

On ‘Mount Everest The British Story’ you can read many interviews by British climbers who have been on Mount Everest.

Climber Interviews

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by jedicolin » Thu Nov 22, 2018 11:55 am

Amputee Gurkha to climb Mount Everest

Hari Budha Magar lost both of his legs above the knee to an improvised explosive device in Afghanistan, he aims to climb Mount Everest in 2019.

Amputee Gurkha to climb Mount Everest

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Re: Mount Everest News

by jedicolin » Sat Nov 24, 2018 3:38 pm

Warm Ice on the Khumbu Glacier

Experts have warned that ice in the world's highest glacier – packed around the slopes of Mount Everest – is warmer than it should be, which means it's especially vulnerable to the future effects of climate change.

Amputee Gurkha to climb Mount Everest

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by jedicolin » Thu Nov 29, 2018 3:41 pm

Mount Everest Plants Rediscovered

The upper slopes of Mount Everest are a punishing place for plant life: temperatures regularly fall below freezing and the icy, rocky terrain can hardly be called good soil.

Mount Everest Plants Rediscovered

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Re: Mount Everest News

by jedicolin » Sat Dec 01, 2018 12:55 pm

New Poll question for December

Where do you think Mallory’s oxygen apparatus is?

Near his body
Near the Second Step
Near Camp 6
Somewhere else

Please vote at http://www.everest1953.co.uk thank you.

Results from last months poll

Did Irvine also fall down the slope on Mount Everest with Mallory?

No 42%
Yes 31%
Not sure 27%

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by jedicolin » Tue Dec 04, 2018 3:40 pm

Museum has acquired Edmund Hillary’s Everest bag

Canterbury Museum has acquired a canvas kit bag used by Sir Edmund Hillary when he and Tenzing Norgay became the first people to summit Mount Everest.

Museum has acquired Edmund Hillary’s Everest bag

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"Our Everest Challenge" Video

by Matt Miller » Thu Dec 13, 2018 6:15 pm

"Our Everest Challenge" follows British TV presenter and adventurer Ben Fogle and former Olympic cyclist Victoria Pendleton as they attempted to climb Mount Everest in May this year.

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https://www.everest1953.co.uk/our-evere ... enge-video

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by jedicolin » Sat Dec 15, 2018 5:50 pm

Support for Children of 2014 Everest Avalanche Victims

Most of the children who lost their fathers in the deadliest avalanche on Mount Everest in 2014 are now receiving support for their education from different organisations.

Support for Children of 2014 Everest Avalanche Victims

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Re: Mount Everest News

by jedicolin » Tue Dec 18, 2018 2:38 pm

Jules Mountain Interview

Read an exclusive interview with British Mount Everest climber Jules Mountain.

Jules Mountain Interview

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Re: Mount Everest News

by jedicolin » Thu Dec 20, 2018 7:35 pm

Big Cats at Mount Everest Base Camp

Three qualified safari guides embarked on a journey to the Mount Everest Base Camp dressed as ‘Big Cats’ to create awareness and raise funds for the world’s big cats and the environment.

Big Cats at Mount Everest Base Camp

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Re: Mount Everest News

by jedicolin » Sat Dec 22, 2018 6:19 pm

British Mount Everest Summiteers 2018

I have updated the ‘Summiteers List’ with the British climbers who reached the summit of Mount Everest in 2018, with their age, date of summit and route.

British Mount Everest Summiteers 2018

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