Kilimanjaro Report post Posted January 10, 2008 One of the greatest explorers of our lifetimes has died at 88. See ya in the hills, Ed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AZP&Y Report post Posted January 11, 2008 Scottyboy, May 29, 1953 lives forever. He will be missed. When I was in the foothills of the Himilayas in India last year I thought about him. One hearty soul to climb that mountain 55 years ago with the equipment available. AzP&Y Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Non-Typical Solutions Report post Posted January 11, 2008 When I am talking to my Jr. High students about motivation and desire, Sir Edmund is the name I use. Course the kids don't know who the heck he is most of the time, but truly a great accomplishment on his part, among other things. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CouesWhitetail Report post Posted January 11, 2008 Some links with Edmund bio and recollections about him. http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/asia-pacific/3740536.stm http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/asia-pacific/7182414.stm Amanda Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AZP&Y Report post Posted January 21, 2008 http://www.cnn.com/2008/WORLD/asiapcf/01/2...eral/index.html Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
