21
May
2009

Ran Fiennes summits Everest!

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Posted in Expeditions

Sir Ranulph Fiennes, aged 65, summited Everest today. He’s the first British pensioner to make it to the top, and a continued inspiration for me. What a legend! There’s a good article in today’s Independent about his amazing achievement. Chapeau!


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2 Comments

  1. Oman
    Posted May 21, 2009 at 3:43 pm | Permalink

    Ranulph Fiennes came to Oman a few years ago as the speaker for a meeting I was at; very impressive and the determination was tangible – congratulations to him

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  2. Rob Chambers
    Posted May 22, 2009 at 2:45 pm | Permalink

    Legend is often over-used these days…

    Ranulph Fiennes. Legend.

    Reply

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