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Interests: I have a great interest in mount everest and its climbers, from the past to the present day.
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Hi Jake
Just want to wish you and your team mates the very best on your Everest expedition. I hope you all reach your goal and arrive home safe and well. I will be following the dispatches!
Colin
Mount Everest The British Story
Commented Mar 29, 2012 on Everest's West Ridge, World Water Day, and Why Am I Here? at The MountainWorld™ Blog
Everest's West Ridge, World Water Day, and Why Am I Here?
Tom Hornbein on the West Ridge, 1963 I'm about to head out the door on my seventh Everest expedition, this time climbing in the historic footsteps of Tom Hornbein and Willi Unsoeld up the West Ridge, retracing their route from the Eddie Bauer sponsored 1963 expedition. Read my thoughts about...
Great video Jake!
Happy Birthday Elizabeth!
Colin
Mount Everest The British Story
http://www.everest1953.co.uk
Commented Nov 10, 2011 on Happy Birthday, Elizabeth Hawley! at The MountainWorld™ Blog
Happy Birthday, Elizabeth Hawley!
Elizabeth Hawley, the amazing, tireless, grande dame of all things Himalayan mountaineering, turns 88 today. A remarkable woman, Hawley has tracked down climbers and documented every significant Himalayan climb for the past fifty years. From Hillary to Messner, Kukuczka to Pasaban to Viesturs, ...
That was a couple of expensive biscuits you ate then! Hope you enjoyed them.
Colin
Mount Everest The British Story
http://www.everest1953.co.uk
Commented Oct 8, 2011 on Shackleton's Biscuits: A Case for Not Eating Artifacts on Mount Everest at The MountainWorld™ Blog
Shackleton's Biscuits: A Case for Not Eating Artifacts on Mount Everest
In 2001, high on Everest, I scoured through the tattered remains of the 1933 expedition's Camp VI in the Yellow Band. I had discovered it, thanks to a discarded porter's pack frame, in 1999, and was eager to see what treasures lay inside. As it turned out, it was a literal trove. Within the sh...
Walter was one of the best during his climbing years. I am sure he will be sadly missed by many.
Colin
Mount Everest The British Story
http://www.everest1953.co.uk
Commented Sep 14, 2011 on In Memoriam: Walter Bonatti, 1930-2011 at The MountainWorld™ Blog
In Memoriam: Walter Bonatti, 1930-2011
There are a few names that are synonymous with historic, legendary alpinism: Messner, Kukuczka, Buhl, etc. And, sadly, one of the early legends, Walter Bonatti, passed away at age 81 yesterday in Rome, Italy. His climbing resume includes some of the great ascents and peaks of the world: The n...
I will look forward to the film! I have read the book 'I'll Call You in Kathmandu: The Elizabeth Hawley Story by Bernadette McDonald' and it was an excellent read on a very intelligent lady.
Colin
Mount Everest The British Story
http://www.everest1953.co.uk
Commented Jun 28, 2011 on Keeper of the Mountains: A (Much Needed) Film on Liz Hawley at The MountainWorld™ Blog
Keeper of the Mountains: A (Much Needed) Film on Liz Hawley
While she's never really been nice to me, she's never really been not-nice either. She's just been, well, Liz. Or Liz Hawley. Or, for those of us who are just a bit afraid of her: Miss Hawley. She's an amazing woman in all respects, and perhaps the last person one would expect to find living i...
I am sure Martina will be back to give it another shot one day. Martina has had treatment for Cancer recently, would that of been a disadvantage to her combined with the altitude?
Colin
Mount Everest The British Story
http://www.everest1953.co.uk
Commented Dec 14, 2010 on Martina Navratilova Gets HAPE & A Rescue on Kilimanjaro at The MountainWorld™ Blog
Martina Navratilova Gets HAPE & A Rescue on Kilimanjaro
You hear it all the time: Kilimanjaro is just a hike...anyone can do it. Well, yes, it is just a hike from a technical perspective by the standard routes, but, its altitude - almost 6,000 meters - catches many people unaware - even great athletes. As Jason Hendricks over at Extreme Ad...
Love this photograph! Its even better now that you have marked the main routes on it, thanks Jake.
Colin
Mount Everest The British Story
http://www.everest1953.co.uk
Commented Nov 9, 2010 on High Resolution Aerial View of Everest at The MountainWorld™ Blog
High Resolution Aerial View of Everest
The folks over at GeoEye - who regularly put out some stunning images - just released a new, high-res photo of Everest. Take a moment and check out a whole new view of the Top of the World! Jake Norton is an Everest climber, guide, photographer, writer, and motivational speaker from Colorado.
I have mixed feelings about this. I feel that this young boy is being dragged into it because his father is a famous climber who thinks the 'record' should belong to his country. Has this boy had his chance to say anything? Maybe he dosent really want to climb Everest but is doing so because of all the pressure etc.
I think its great that many youngesters are getting out and about more rather than sitting at home watching TV or playing computer games. But is Mount Everest really a good place for them to be? I have no kids but if I did, even with my love and fascination I have for Everest and its climbers, I would not let him any higher than base camp!
Colin
Mount Everest The British Story
http://www.everest1953.co.uk
Commented Nov 9, 2010 on Age 10 on Everest...And So it Begins. What do you think? at The MountainWorld™ Blog
Age 10 on Everest...And So it Begins. What do you think?
Last spring, the world press was aflutter with news of 13 year old Jordan Romero's successful summit of Everest via the Northeast Ridge. And well they should have been: Romero's accomplishment was quite impressive, showing dedication, maturity, and humility not often seen in a young teenager. ...
Hi Jake
Thank you for posting these great photographs of Tibet, fascinating to look at.
Colin
Mount Everest The British Story
http://www.everest1953.co.uk
Commented Oct 26, 2010 on Photos from Younghusband's 1903 Expedition to Tibet at The MountainWorld™ Blog
Photos from Younghusband's 1903 Expedition to Tibet
In 1903, Sir Francis Younghusband led an expedition into Tibet during the latter part of the famed Great Game era. It was not a gentle expedition, and while the ultimate goal of establishing British ties to Lhasa before the Russians was accomplished, it came at a high cost to Tibetans in many s...
Very cool jacket but a little out of my price range. I wonder how many would opt to try it out on a 8000m mountain today!
Colin
Mount Everest The British Story
http://www.everest1953.co.uk
Commented Aug 20, 2010 on Climb like Hillary - or Mallory, or Noyce, or Tenzing at The MountainWorld™ Blog
Climb like Hillary - or Mallory, or Noyce, or Tenzing
Or at least look like them when you're on the streets of Manhattan. Back in September, 2009, I wrote about fashion designer Nigel Cabourn's new/old designs inspired by some of the great adventurers of yesteryear. Well, he's back at it with more designs. New this year are the Everest Parka, t...
I love your 'Interactive North East Ridge' photograph Jake, its excellent to be able to zoom in and see it in more detail.
Colin
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Commented Aug 20, 2010 on Lost Panoramas of Everest's Northeast Ridge at The MountainWorld™ Blog
Lost Panoramas of Everest's Northeast Ridge
Several years ago, I made a couple of posts with interactive panoramas of Everest's Northeast Ridge. One, of the shot above, was just a fun one for people to be able to zoom in and see in detail the challenges posed by the famed First, Second, and Third Steps. The second set of images related ...
Like you say Jake, Professor G.W.K Moore article does not really prove anything, but its always interesting to read theories from others on this subject.
Mount Everest The British Story
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Commented Aug 2, 2010 on Did extreme weather help in Mallory & Irvine's desappearance? at The MountainWorld™ Blog
Did extreme weather help in Mallory & Irvine's desappearance?
George Mallory & Andrew Irvine have been in the news quite a bit lately, from Conrad Anker's new film The Wildest Dream to David Breashears' remaking of some early Everest images for the Rivers of Ice exhibition. And, they popped up again this weekend when Professor G.W.K Moore of the Physics...
Nice to hear that you reached the summit of Cotopaxi Jake! I will pop over to First Ascent blog to see more of your photos in a bit.
Colin
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Commented Mar 18, 2010 on Climbing Cotopaxi and other adventures in Ecuador at The MountainWorld™ Blog
Climbing Cotopaxi and other adventures in Ecuador
Approaching the summit of Cotopaxi. Photo by Jake Norton.As many of you know, I was down in Ecuador recently climbing Cotopaxi and photographing for Eddie Bauer & First Ascent. It was a great trip with Melissa Arnot, Jeff Dossett, and cameraman Bob Poole. And, we made the summit of Cotop...
I have never been to Nepal, it sounds and looks a fascinating place to be! The colours, smells and slow pace of life, no wonder so many keep returning.
Colin
Mount Everest The British Story
http://www.everest1953.co.uk
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Commented Mar 14, 2010 on Thursday Thought: On Time in Kathmandu at The MountainWorld™ Blog
Thursday Thought: On Time in Kathmandu
It's that time of year again...in the next few weeks, tens of thousands of people - climbers, trekkers, and tourists - will flock to Nepal, some of them for the first time, to visit the unique country, to climb its amazing mountains, and (hopefully) to visit with, learn from, and offer some as...
What an event this will be! I am very jealous of all those who attend it. Shame it was not here in England UK.
Colin
Mount Everest The British Story
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Commented Mar 12, 2010 on Charlie Houston, Yvon Chouinard, Bob Bates, Bob Craig, Ed Viesturs, and more! at The MountainWorld™ Blog
Charlie Houston, Yvon Chouinard, Bob Bates, Bob Craig, Ed Viesturs, and more!
Save the date for a night of mountaineering lore on April 10, 2010, as we celebrate the accomplishments of four great figures in American mountaineering: Charlie Houston, Bob Bates, Bob Craig, and Yvon Chouinard. On April 10th, the American Mountaineering Museum will celebrate the first annua...
I have seen a few reviews on this movie and it sounds really good! Cant wait to see it.
Mount Everest The British Story
http://www.everest1953.co.uk
Commented Feb 21, 2010 on Chill Out Scooby-Doo! – Original Movie: Get... at Sugar's blog
Chill Out Scooby-Doo! – Original Movie: Get...
Chill Out Scooby-Doo! – Original Movie: Get ready for the ultimate chiller - on Mount Everest! The gang's vacat.. http://bit.ly/c4oLlV
What a great question! I would climb Everest for that amount of money, although I need some training first.
Mount Everest The British Story
http://www.everest1953.co.uk
Commented Feb 21, 2010 on If you knew 10 Million US$ were waiting for you on... at Trainingvisions's blog
If you knew 10 Million US$ were waiting for you on...
If you knew 10 Million US$ were waiting for you on top of Mount Everest would you attempt to climb it? http://bit.ly/8MMthx
Great thoughts Jake and a excellent book by Tom.
Colin
Mount Everest The British Story
http://www.everest1953.co.uk
Commented Feb 19, 2010 on Thursday Thought: Ego and Thoughts on the Top at The MountainWorld™ Blog
Thursday Thought: Ego and Thoughts on the Top
I don't know who said it...Perhaps I did. But, regardless, I try to live by it: Life is too short for ego. Perhaps that's why in my life I've tended to gravitate toward, and be friends with, people who, while often quite accomplished, don't brag about their successes. Rather, the people I value...
I would love to attend but Colorado from the UK is a bit far to travel! Hope it goes well for you Jake. Oh, dont drink too much beer!
Colin
Mount Everest The British Story
http://www.everest1953.co.uk
Commented Feb 18, 2010 on Slideshow tomorrow night in Golden at Vital Outdoors! at The MountainWorld™ Blog
Slideshow tomorrow night in Golden at Vital Outdoors!
Tomorrow night (Thursday, February 19, 2010), I'll be presenting my Three Favorite Trips slideshow at Vital Outdoors in downtown Golden, Colorado. As many of you know, I've been fortunate enough to go on some pretty amazing expeditions and trips over the years. I've guided and shot images on...
You are right Jake, there is some great photography/filming in the video!
Mount Everest The British Story
http://www.everest1953.co.uk
Commented Feb 4, 2010 on New video for American Alpine Club at The MountainWorld™ Blog
New video for American Alpine Club
Check out the new video for the American Alpine Club. There's some pretty stunning imagery in there, and just one more reason why if you're a climber and not a member, you should join the AAC now! Enjoy! Jake Norton is an Everest climber, guide, photographer, writer, and motivational speak...
Another great video you have dug out for us Jake!
Mount Everest The British Story
http://www.everest1953.co.uk
Commented Sep 3, 2009 on 1924 Everest video footage at The MountainWorld™ Blog
1924 Everest video footage
I always love watching archival footage of the 1924 Everest Expedition. I've posted a lot of information over the years on the expedition and the mystery of Mallory & Irvine. Just came across this video today, a snippet of Michael Palin at Everest's Rongbuk Basecamp discussing the '24 expeditio...
'Scrambles Amongst The Alps' is a very good read. I enjoyed it many years ago!
Mount Everest The British Story
http://www.everest1953.co.uk
Commented Sep 3, 2009 on Thursday Thought at The MountainWorld™ Blog
Thursday Thought
One of the first climbing books I ever read was the classic Scrambles Amongst The Alps by Edward Whymper. It was a fitting read, in 1984, since my family and I were on a vacation in Zermatt, Switzerland, home of the Matterhorn. Whymper, a British man who was trained as a wood engraver, made...
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