August 1 “Because it’s there.” – George Mallory

August 1st is National Mountain Climbing Day. It is to commemorate the first assent of Grand Teton on August 1st, 1898. I have five books on mountain climbing, each a personal autobiographical recollection of their attempt climbing Mt Everest. These men were approaching the summit in May of 1996. Eight people died that day, makingContinue reading “August 1 “Because it’s there.” – George Mallory”