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Records Set at Everest this Week

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Saturday was a record breaking day for some climbers on Mount Everest. Apa Sherpa reached the summit, which is 29,035 feet above sea level, for the 20th time, more than any other human. Known as “Super Sherpa,” Apa first summitted on May 10, 1990. This 20th summit was part of the Eco Everest Expedition. Apa Sherpa carried a WWP banner that read “You heard our voice, now raise yours – We can stop climate change in the Himalayas.” Apa and the climbers also hoped to bring trash off the mountain, in memory of Sir Edmund Hillary. Climbers leaving trash behind … Continue reading →

Mount Everest Trash Turned into Art

The other day, I mentioned how climbers were literally leaving tons of trash on Mount Everest. Even Sir Edmund Hillary admitted to leaving behind oxygen cylinders during his historic climb. Since most climbers require oxygen, cylinders are plentiful and usually left behind because climbers don’t want to carry the extra weight. As I was doing research on this blog, I came across an interesting article about Jeff Clapp. Clapp is an artist and one thing is true of artists – you never know where their inspiration is going to come from. For Clapp, an ice sculptor, it came from watching … Continue reading →

How We Affect Cultural Landmarks – Part 2

Yesterday, I wrote about how our carbon footprints are affecting cultural landmarks all over the world. Here are a few more that are being damaged by man for similar or other reasons. The Galapagos Islands is actually 19 different islands and 107 rocks and islets off the coast of Ecuador that has many indigenous animals and plants. In 1959, 97.5 percent of the land was declared a national park by the Ecuadorian government. However, the population growth plus tourism and illegal or extreme fishing and poaching is destroying the natural habitat of many species. It was estimated by the Charles … Continue reading →

No More Excuses…A Type 1 Diabetic Climbs Mount Everest!

Since I have two sons with juvenile diabetes, I often hear “I’m a diabetic,” excuses. “Mom, I have to eat this cupcake right NOW. My bloodsugar is low.” “Mom, can’t you excuse me from the 1.5 mile run at school, since I’m a diabetic?” Well, now I’m armed with proof positive that diabetics can do anything. And I mean anything. Will Cross doesn’t let chronic illness get in the way of achieving his dreams. Thirty years ago he was diagnosed with juvenile diabetes (type I) at the age of nine. Now, a 39-year-old father of six, he became the first … Continue reading →