Limited Climbing in Pakistan and Nepal
A well-connected Bahrain military team has been granted an exception to climb the 8000er Manaslu in Nepal this autumn. Meanwhile, summits in Pakistan.
Month: August 2020
Alleged Fake Everest Summiteer to be Awarded India’s Top Award – Update
Many in the Indian mountaineering community are outraged that Narender Singh who allegedly faked his 2016 Everest summit is to be awarded the most prestigious climbing award by India’s President Ram Nath Kovind in a virtual ceremony on August 29, 2020.
Limited Summer Climbing Around the World
A few teams are climbing this summer, including in Pakistan. However, many of the world’s best guides are simply saying it too dangerous, primarily to the locals who might become infected with COVID-19 from visitors. It appears the financial incentives are trumping health considerations.
Interview with Jim Geiger – Record Everest Age Attempt
In 2014, Jim Geiger at age 68 met an unlikely sponsor to fund his Everest dream and setting an age record. The film, “Accidental Climber” beautifully tells his story. I Interview Jim.