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by dwrz ~ May 7th, 2008. Filed under: scrapbook.
Messner was the first person to climb Everest without supplemental oxygen, the first solo of the same, and the first to climb all 14 peaks over 8,000m. He lost his brother (and seven toes and fingers) climbing Nanga Parbat, his first climb in the Himalaya’s.
Great interview, especially the first few and last minutes. His thoughts on challenge, new generations, aging, and mountains impressed me. More than just a mountaineer.
The show and anchor are annoying, but generally some good stuff. Messner and Christine are kick-ass. “Mountaineering is nothing else than fighting against death.” (Messner)
I started reading Schakleton’s “South” yesterday, very inspiring. His advertisement to recruit crewmen for the expedition:
Men Wanted: For hazardous journey. Small wages, bitter cold, long months of complete darkness, constant danger, safe return doubtful.
