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“If you're going climbing with young people, you get very, very used to seeing your climbing partner as a tiny little dot.”

Quote by Chris Bonington

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Chris Bonington

Chris Bonington, a British mountaineer born on August 6, 1934, is renowned for his exceptional achievements in the Himalayas. He is best known for leading the first attempt to summit Mount Everest, although it was unsuccessful, it laid the groundwork for future expeditions. more

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