It would also be a little known fact with the current generation that today is actually the anniversary of the first Mount Everest ascent. It was 55 years ago when this was achieved, and with Google putting special logo on its home page to commemorate the event, hopefully it will bring more awareness to the younger generation who are more likely to be unmoved by the significance of something such as climbing a mountain. It is a feat of strength both physically and mentally, and one which anyone who has done it should be proud of and deserve to be celebrated for.
Coincidentally, a British explorer who has been trying to perform his own Mount Everest ascent has unfortunately failed in his bid. A few days ago, after exhaustion brought about in part by his heart problems and vertigo, Sir Ranulph Fiennes had to abandon his climb and simultaneous charity bid after trying to negotiate what was known as the “death zone” of Mount Everest. Three years ago, Sir Ranulph suffered a heart attack in his first attempt to scale the lofty heights of Mount Everest, and it was such a sad situation that he would meet with a similar result this time, although we can thank the heavens that he has not suffered another attack, but just exhaustion.
It was also an incredibly brave thing to do by Sir Ranulph Fiennes with his attempts at a Mount Everest ascent. If you did not notice, the gentleman has heart problems and also vertigo, which is a fear of heights. For someone like him to go up there and at an age like that, he definitely deserves to be applauded for his efforts. Once again, nobody ever said a Mount Everest ascent was easy, just trying it is commendable and definitely something to be proud of.
