New Mission: Attempting to become the FIRST CF MEMBER to climb Everest!!!
Good day, Everyone!!Wow! It's been a crazy couple of weeks. So many attempts on Mount Everest this year!
As you may know, I have been keeping a keen eye on a friend of mine - Jeff Warden. He is a CF SAR Tech who was on Mount Everest this year, trying to become the first Canadian Forces (CF) member to climb Mount Everest. We tried very hard to get an expedition on Mount Everest this year, where we could climb together; however, this valiant attempt fell through. Jeff went to Everest alone this year (2006), as this was his chance to make history. I was so happy that he was following his dream. His reports came steadily on everestnews.com via MP3 recordings. When he reported that he had not achieved the summit, I did not believe it. You must understand that Jeff is a very strong climber, and he knows what he is doing. I couldn't wait to speak with him upon his arrival, and find out the details of his trip - and more specifically, what had happened.
We met just the other night to talk about his trip. I tell you, this guy is honest and real, and just as he reported on everestnews.com : Some days you got "it", and some days don't. Unfortunately, the days for his summit attempt were not "his days". No matter - way to go Jeff for following your heart - and living to tell the tale.
So now, this brings me to my mission. Initially I was attempting to become the first woman in the CF to climb Mount Everest, but now, I am also attempting to be the First CF Member to climb Mount Everest and achieve the Seven Summits. I am so looking forward to this challenge. I can't wait to get on the Mountain, and live the life of a climber again, even if it is for just a short little while. I am excited beyond imagine to get going - to get out there and push the body to those limits. Oh yeah - I just can't wait!
Meg
posted by Meg McGrath - Adventurer @ 4:58 PM
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