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John Waechter

John Waechter

Joined: Jul 4, 2024

John Waechter reached the summit of Mt. Everest (29,029 ft.) on May 25th, 2001. With the ascent of Mt. Everest, he successfully completed climbing the highest peak on each of the world’s seven continents, becoming the 58th person to conquer the Seven Summits. John continues to climb and enjoys other outdoor pursuits including road and gravel biking, running, and hiking. He covers climbing expeditions throughout the world, as well as other extreme adventures. John is the co-author of ‘Conquering The Seven Summits of Sales, published by HarperCollins. This book explores business sales practices and peak performance, while weaving in climbing metaphors and experiences. John graduated from Whitman College and received an MBA from the University of Washington. John serves on the Board of Directors at Seattle Bank, and SHWorldwide, LLC.

Chaukhamba lll
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Stranded Climbers Found Alive and Safe on Himalayan Peak

Elite mountaineers Fay Manners and Michelle Dvorak had been missing for over two days at approximately 21,300 feet on Chaukhamba lll.

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Michelle Dvorak and Fay Manners
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Elite Mountaineers Missing on Chaukhamba lll in the Himalayas

Fay Manners of the UK and Michelle Dvorak of the U.S. have been missing for over 36 hours at approximately 21,300 feet on Chaukhamba III.

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Mt. Baker
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Lone Climber Found Dead on Mount Baker

A 39-year old Canadian man was found dead deep in a crevasse after attempting to scale glaciated Mt. Baker in Washington State.

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Mt. Everest
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The Highest Mountain in the World is Growing Higher

Mt. Everest, the world's highest mountain standing 29,029 feet, is growing due to a convergence of rivers and pressure from below the Earth.

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Manaslu
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More Success Summiting the Top of the World's 8th Highest Peak

Climbing The Seven Summits' Manaslu expedition successfully tags the top of the 8th highest peak in the world.

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Manaslu
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Madison Mountaineering Summits the 8th Highest Peak in the World

The Madison Mountaineering Manaslu expedition, led by Terray Sylvester, enjoyed 100% success summiting the 'Mountain of Spirit'.

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Francesco Favilli repeating 'Invisibilis' on Marmolada, summer 2023
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Tragic Deaths on the South Face of the Marmolada in the Dolomites

Experience climbers Francesco Favilli and Filippo Zanin tragically fell to their deaths on the south face of the Marmolada via Don Quixote.

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Adventure Consultants Puja Ceremony
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Seeking Spiritual Permission From the Gods to Climb Himalayan Peaks

The Puja Ceremony - a mountaineering spiritual event seeking safety from the Gods and Goddesses that bless the world's highest peaks.

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Tara Dower
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American Ultra Runner Crushes Appalachian Trail Speed Record

American Tara Dower sets the speed record on the Appalachian Trial in astonishing 40 days, 18 hours and five minutes.

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Asha Noor Shehryar on Manaslu
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17-Year Old Becomes Youngest American Woman to Summit Manaslu

Asha Noor Shehryar summited Manaslu, and became the youngest American woman to scale the 8th highest mountain in the world..

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Manaslu Camp 3
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American Expedition on Manaslu Reaches Camp 3 and Prepares for Summit Push

Madison Mountaineering's Manaslu Expedition enjoys exceptional weather on climb to Camp 3 - awaits summit push.

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Mt. Everest
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Americans to Ski the Hornbein Couloir on Mt. Everest to Honor Hilaree Nelson

Ski mountaineer Jim Morrison is on Mt. Everest to ski the treacherous Horbein Couloir in remembrance of his fallen wife.

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