Alan Arnette who has been on the Everest scene for years recounts his 2015 season on Mt. Everest. Starting from the beginning of the season with the expectations of what this year’s climb would look like. He speaks of new routes, obstacles, and mountain life on top of the highest place in the world. Leading into, of course, the avalanche that was triggered by the earthquake near Katmandu. His account is detailed and shares the perspective that he has gained from this year’s tragic events.
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Lightweight Backpacking News: Digest No. 16
When can we expect a vblog on the top ten reasons to carry a sorang or Feileadh Mòr?
I know the keffiyeh is fairly popular with people who go hunting in the winter because of the breahability of cotton but the warmth of its tightly-knitted material.
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