With the death of Sir Edmund Hilary I just thought I'd say I believe Hilary and Tenzing Norgay were not the first to summit Mt. Everest because Mallory (Because it's there) and Irvine did 29 years earlier. This is also the thing I want to be true more than anything else. More than Loch Ness, more than Big Foot and more than UFO's.
There's supposed to be a movie being made with the other Fiennes playing Mallory. Hopefully it won't suck completely but something needs to be done to remind the public of the early Everest pioneers.
George Mallory and Andrew Irvine
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George Mallory and Andrew Irvine
by black francis » Mon Jan 21, 2008 4:18 pm
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by black francis » Tue Jan 22, 2008 1:33 pm
Come on. Somebody tell me I'm full of shit. JackT?
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by black francis » Wed Feb 13, 2008 1:49 pm
I was just spending some quality work time ont he internet and found this
Mount Everest is haunted by the ghost of climber Andrew Irvine who died there in 1924. His phantom ghost shares tents with climbers and encourages them to make the final ascent. The ghost was first reported by Dougal Haston and Doug Scott in September 1975 and has been seen several times since.
That's completely keeping with his personality and keeping with our ghost topics.
Mount Everest is haunted by the ghost of climber Andrew Irvine who died there in 1924. His phantom ghost shares tents with climbers and encourages them to make the final ascent. The ghost was first reported by Dougal Haston and Doug Scott in September 1975 and has been seen several times since.
That's completely keeping with his personality and keeping with our ghost topics.
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by black francis » Wed Feb 13, 2008 2:10 pm
All I was looking for was someone to post here besides me. Self esteem purposes only.
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by black francis » Fri Feb 15, 2008 4:38 pm
Do none of the UK folk have an opinion on the topic? These are two of the finest your country has ever produced! I named my kids after them!
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by black francis » Fri Feb 15, 2008 5:11 pm
Apparently.
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by crystal daze » Sat Apr 12, 2008 4:54 am
It's really f'g big by the way. Just in case you didn't know. 
There's times when I've been deeply indifferent
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by Dr Cheese » Mon Apr 14, 2008 1:40 am
This isn't Everest but it certainly felt like it at times:
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by black francis » Tue Apr 15, 2008 10:59 am
Dr. Cheese has earned a place among my most highly regarded Britons: George Mallory, Andrew Irvine and Lucy Pinder. Surely knighthood is not far behind.
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by black francis » Tue Apr 15, 2008 11:19 am
That is pretty amazing though. If I found the right description it sounds very challenging. Apparently some pretty bold British mountain climbing took place there is 1886 or so.
Walking standard - Extremely difficult due to rough terrain, precipitous paths and scrambling sections. It should only be attempted in a period of prolonged dry weather. Inexperienced walkers would benefit from an introductory rock climbing session at Keswick climbing wall to develop confidence in exposed situations. Route finding is difficult and extra time is needed for this. A leader who has done the route is the ideal solution for novices. This route is not recommended when wet or in snow and ice conditions.
Navigation -
follow the path to Sty Head Pass, turn left and ascend for 150 yards to reach the Climbers Traverse Path on the left. Pass Kern Knotts crag and continue on to the Napes Ridge. 'Thread' Napes Needle and rest at the Dress Circle. Scramble on towards the Sphinx Rock. Head up the ridge and eventually scramble through an outcrop to reach the summit. Then walk south west (in mist you will need a bearing) down to Sty Head Pass to reach the path you ascended.
Max height - 899m
Distance - 6 miles
Walking standard - Extremely difficult due to rough terrain, precipitous paths and scrambling sections. It should only be attempted in a period of prolonged dry weather. Inexperienced walkers would benefit from an introductory rock climbing session at Keswick climbing wall to develop confidence in exposed situations. Route finding is difficult and extra time is needed for this. A leader who has done the route is the ideal solution for novices. This route is not recommended when wet or in snow and ice conditions.
Navigation -
follow the path to Sty Head Pass, turn left and ascend for 150 yards to reach the Climbers Traverse Path on the left. Pass Kern Knotts crag and continue on to the Napes Ridge. 'Thread' Napes Needle and rest at the Dress Circle. Scramble on towards the Sphinx Rock. Head up the ridge and eventually scramble through an outcrop to reach the summit. Then walk south west (in mist you will need a bearing) down to Sty Head Pass to reach the path you ascended.
Max height - 899m
Distance - 6 miles
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