[telescope115]

I actually met a cardiologist who made three attempts to summit Everest, and was successful at two of them. I had one of my telescopes up for sale, and he offered to come and pick it up rather than having it shipped to his location. He flew to where I was in his own airplane and brought it from me. I would’ve loved to listened to his stories about climbing Everest, but he had to leave right away and fly back home. He summited the mountain on his first attempt, and after I met him, he aborted on his second attempt (running low on oxygen), and was successful on the third attempt. What an amazing encounter it was. To have so much money to be able to pursue your dreams…

[V_TWIN]

Ever seen the movie “Everest”?

Based on true events it’s one of those flicks I doubt I’ll ever watch again....should be mandatory viewing before anyone is allowed to attempt that ascent.....what a gut punch.