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Ben
Clark will attempt to become the youngest American
to Summit Everest in Spring 2003 on the mountain
on his own terms too! He is attempting the North
side via the standard Northeast Ridge. You might
recall Ben from
Dhaulagiri 2002. If you missed it, you will
love his great photo and dispatches which were
part of the coverage of the
Dhaulagiri Expedition 2002. Ben told us, "This
is a dream come true for me and a vision that has
forced me to discipline myself not only for the
daunting tasks of climbing and guiding the world's
highest peaks but also having to overcome the
obstacles in the process and closing a deal with
one of the nations most powerful businessmen. As a
climber I have learned the value of the worlds
highest peak can not be measured in physical
terms, for me it can only be understood by finally
seeing it. " |
"To say it simply, I
am attempting to attain a record that is
inconsequential to climbing as portrayed in the media
today. I believe in the purity of exploration into the
unknown, not for glory, not for the risk nor
challenge, but for discovery. Whether I see the top of
the world or not I know each step up on the mountain
is another step towards progress." His attempt will
not be on a commercial expedition but with the support
of only Lhawang Dhondup Sherpa and Lhakpa Nuru Sherpa.
Some Background on
Ben: Ben Clark is a twenty-three year old professional
climber and climbing guide with the vision of becoming
the youngest American to summit the highest mountain
in the world, 29,029 Mount Everest . Ben is a
multifaceted individual excelling in public speaking,
virtual and advanced communications techniques,
photography, cinematography, and media-specific
writing. Ben has won awards and acclaim in the fields
of architecture, music, and visual art. Ben also
serves on the Board of directors and as an advisor to
Little Red Book, a television show which teaches
children about ethics.
Ben has charisma
reminiscent of his experiences in faraway lands,
adventure quests, and insightful education. Ben was
raised in Clarksville, TN. and currently lives in Fort
Collins, CO. where he attends Colorado State
University and studies
Ben is one of the most
experienced young mountaineers in America. His high
altitude pursuits have taken him to Five Continents,
an 8000 meter peak in the Himalayas, Alaska, Central
and South America five times, to the highest peak in
North America; Mount McKinley, to the highest peak
outside Asia 22,841 Cerro Aconcagua, the highest peak
in Africa, 19,340 Mount Kilimanjaro, Italy, to the
summit of Mount Rainier; the longest endurance climb
in America, 23 times and 14,000 summits in the
Rockies over 50 times, and throughout the Pacific
Northwest and remote areas of Western mountain States.
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