Grant is the 31st Kiwi to climb Mt Everest

May 19

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A quick check in the records ( valid up to 2009) show that unless there have been more Kiwi’s on the top since then, Grant would be the 31st. And if not, he would easil be in the first 40 Kiwis to have done the feat, joining such illustrious climbs like Edmund and Peter Hillary, Rob Hall, Gary Ball, Mark Whetu et al. Some of these have made multiple ascents, so my statement above just covers specific individuals, and not ascent numbers.

Hope you have enjoyed the ‘ride’ so far….

Cheers

David

Posted on May 19, 2012, in Everest 2012. Bookmark the permalink. 14 Comments.

  1. Calven Bland | May 19, 2012 at 12:30 pm

    this is so Awesome! Well Done Axe, you da man!

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  2. Rod and Lynne Pulford | May 19, 2012 at 12:36 pm

    Congratulations Grant from all the team at the Stratford Mountain House taranaki. Great effort

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  3. Mark Masters | May 19, 2012 at 12:36 pm

    Fantastic achievement!! Congratulations from the team at the Taranaki Rescue Helicopter Trust.

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  4. paul lampathakis | May 19, 2012 at 12:38 pm

    can someone please tell me if Margaret watroba made it — am a good friend of hers and we’re all awaiting news

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  5. Greg and Yoke | May 19, 2012 at 1:09 pm

    Mate – overawed by your achievement. We will see you soon enough. Love and kisses – me also.

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  6. rachael adams | May 19, 2012 at 1:29 pm

    Awesome News Grant! well done to you, Ngaere and Jack are very happy! so are we, congrates, bet view was amazing! can t wait to see photos. rach and john

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  7. tad | May 19, 2012 at 1:29 pm

    Fantastic achievment Grant! You are a true champ. It will stay for the rest of your life for ever. See you in Sing one day.

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  8. Paul Easton | May 19, 2012 at 1:30 pm

    Amazing news !

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  9. Rachel Rohloff | May 19, 2012 at 1:36 pm

    Such brilliant news!!! Huge congratulations! Now that is what I would call the perfect day….a view from the top of the world! Safe climb down….enjoy the celebrations when you are down at base camp!!! Well done! Rach.

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  10. Christian Schmollinger | May 19, 2012 at 2:44 pm

    So Awesome Axe! Congratulations. Have a safe walk down.

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  11. Olive | May 19, 2012 at 4:10 pm

    Wow wow wow!!!!!!!!! Well done!!!!!

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  12. Kate (Isadora) Smith | May 19, 2012 at 8:32 pm

    Congratulations once again. Absolutely thrilled for you Cheers Kate S (UK)

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  13. Ann brendle | May 19, 2012 at 9:20 pm

    So happy to hear you made it to the top of the world!

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  14. Simon | May 21, 2012 at 4:40 pm

    Adam Parore was the 35th in May 2011.Excluding multiple ascents by people like Dean Staples. The list is on the NZAC website.

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