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Climbing the World to End Alzheimer's

November 15, 2021Climbing News, Everest

Recent Climbing News

Ama Dablam west face “American Direct Route” Courtesy of Utmost

We are in the saddle season for the big mountains – 8000ers post-monsoon in Nepal and anticipated winter climbs this winter. So here’s a quick round-up of some of the more interesting recent activities.

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Video Interview with Rebecca ‘Becks’ Ferry: Six 8000ers in Six Months

I caught up with British climber Rebecca ‘Becks’ Ferry to discuss her amazing 2021 climbs on six 8000-meter mountains. This British mother of five children ages 12 to 18 had limited high altitude experience, with summits on Island Peak and Ama Dablam, but deep inside, she wanted to try the hard ones saying, let’s begin with K2!

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