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Boris Korshunov to be the oldest on the top of Everest

24/01/2008 18:52

Boris Korshunov (born 31.08.1935) has signed a contract with Alexander Abramova (7 Summit Club). This time he will go to the summit of Everest not as an extreme sportsman, but as an usual client. An idea of high-speed and oxygen-free ascent is postponed. But the record of age can be established. The last autumn Boris has climbed Cho Oyu, starting from the camp 2, from of 7000 meters. More information about Boris on the site Russianclimb. Russianclimb: Boris, have you summited Everest in 1999? B.K. I don`t know! Russianclimb: ??? B.K. At the place, which I`ve reached - may be, it was the top - ...

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Everest after 75

17/01/2008 12:08

Reuters report that 76-year-old Min Bahadur Sherchan from Nepal plans to climb Everest aided by 12 Nepali sherpas before returning to a senior home he wants to open after summit. Sherchan reportedly wants to inspire young folks to climb. While it`s unclear what his previous climbing experience is; the Nepali will be in close race with Japanese Yuichiro Miura who became record holder as the oldest Everest summiteer in 2003 at the age of 70 and plans to repeat the ascent in 2008; at age 75. Miura has climbed extensively and trains rigorously for his next attempt. Everest skier Yuichiro Miura, ...

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