brit-gob 9 Posted June 11, 2012 Share Posted June 11, 2012 Ever thought about doing it yourself Go Native? You seem to be fairly knowledgeable about it... Link to post Share on other sites
HelperElfMissy 42 Posted June 14, 2012 Share Posted June 14, 2012 http://www.3aw.com.au/blogs/neil-mitchell-blog/melbourne-grandmother-conquers-everest/20120612-207ag.html ^ 68 year old grandmother celebrates her birthday at the top of Everest. Just listened to an interview with her, and found it interesting that she climbed progressively higher mountains including a 'qualifiying' peak before being allowed to tackle Everest. Link to post Share on other sites
best skier in hakuba 5 Posted June 14, 2012 Share Posted June 14, 2012 Just listened to an interview with her, and found it interesting that she climbed progressively higher mountains including a 'qualifiying' peak before being allowed to tackle Everest. Was it Mt Granview? Link to post Share on other sites
HelperElfMissy 42 Posted June 14, 2012 Share Posted June 14, 2012 Just listened to an interview with her, and found it interesting that she climbed progressively higher mountains including a 'qualifiying' peak before being allowed to tackle Everest. Was it Mt Granview? Must have been. Link to post Share on other sites
snowbender 3 Posted June 14, 2012 Share Posted June 14, 2012 Well if she can do Mt Granview, she's surely be able to get Everest sorted. Link to post Share on other sites
Tubby Beaver 209 Posted June 14, 2012 Share Posted June 14, 2012 I hope she kept the gnarliness to a minimum......68yr old naked...... Link to post Share on other sites
gerard 6 Posted June 25, 2012 Share Posted June 25, 2012 Here's what happens if you try to sneak up without a permit. http://ca.news.yahoo.com/blogs/sideshow/assault-25-500-feet-mount-everest-climber-allegedly-000005063.html Link to post Share on other sites
clips 0 Posted July 11, 2012 Share Posted July 11, 2012 I'd love to give it a go one day. Can't see it happening but can always dream. Just love climbing mountains though and 'conquering' them. Link to post Share on other sites
mitchpee 10 Posted July 11, 2012 Share Posted July 11, 2012 I'd much rather hear a story about how someone climbed K2 than Everest, but still cool! Link to post Share on other sites
clips 0 Posted July 11, 2012 Share Posted July 11, 2012 Well yeah, K2 would be a dream climb as well. Link to post Share on other sites
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