12/01/2007 17:17
«12th January - They`re still in Chile but on a 3 hour standby for the flight. There`s been too much wind and / or cloud so far but they`re all raring to go as soon as they get the word.» Dave Pritt, a former teacher at Keswick School (UK), a professional guide who now runs a travel company Adventure Peaks with his client Ian McKeever will become the first climbers to complete the challenge within five months. Dave Ian They intend to do it the opposite way to most mountaineers who normally start with Everest and finish in Antarctica. Mr Pritt said the crunch would come when the ... Details » |
