Mountaineer, Charity Fundraiser and Public Speaker
Everest 2011
“An ambitious young man with genuine determination, Geordie’s attitude is inspiring and I am proud to support his challenge. I wish him all the best in this record attempt and for his exciting future as an explorer.”
SIR RANULPH FIENNES – Patron
I reached the Top of the World at 6:30am on May 26th 2011 and became the Youngest Brit to climb the 7 Summits
Having got painfully close, a mere 120m, in 2010, I returned to the Northeast ridge even more focused and even better prepared!
One learns more about themselves when things do not go according to plan than when they do. I felt much stronger mentally and physically and knew what to improve upon to ensure that I would make the top and of course, make it back down again alive.
I was fortunate to be sponsored by the University of St Andrews & Knight Frank estate agents who both put a lot of faith in me.
Thank you to everyone that has played a role in helping me achieve this ambition. It has been the most phenomenal journey and I will always be grateful to the support you have shown me and the RNLI.
As T.E. Lawrence said:
“All men dream: but not equally. Those who dream by night in the dusty recesses of their minds wake in the day to find that it was vanity: but the dreamers of the day are dangerous men, for they may act their dream with open eyes, to make it possible.”
August 1, 2010 - 5:47 am
Wishing you all the best in your second attempt in 2011 Geordie. I will be following your trip as I did this year.
Colin
http://www.everest1953.co.uk
January 23, 2011 - 12:21 am
Geordie
All the best, will be on the Northeast ridge myself this year, so may bump into you.
Safe climbing Rod
January 24, 2011 - 9:04 pm
Congratulations on Vinson Geordie. What a fantastic video. I am sure you will make the summit of Everest this time! You missed a great reunion at the RGS last week.
Good luck
Barry
March 12, 2011 - 9:50 pm
2011 is your year Geordie. The mother goddess of the world will give you safe passage to the summit and back.
March 22, 2011 - 9:49 am
Geordie, best wishes for your Everest exped.. You’ll be there ! (then home safely, write us a good story and sure an amazing video to watch)
March 29, 2011 - 6:07 pm
Geordie, Best wishes! I will be cheering for you!
March 31, 2011 - 10:23 am
You must be nearly on your way. Best of luck and wish you every success. I’ll be following you all the way, from the comfort of my armchair, of course!!!!
April 5, 2011 - 1:45 pm
Hey Geordie, where are you ? We’re waiting.
April 8, 2011 - 7:37 pm
All the best Geordie. Fingers crossed this year
May 2, 2011 - 3:54 pm
Good luck Geordie – we are thinking of you at Farleigh and look forward to hearing from you on your return
May 13, 2011 - 10:00 am
Thinking of you and hoping all is going well for you
May 26, 2011 - 8:52 am
congratulations to you and the team on your success!!
May 26, 2011 - 11:54 am
JUST INCREDIBLE GEORDIE!! Such a huge achievement! CONGRATULATIONS!! You deserve it!!
June 14, 2011 - 4:50 am
hi Geordie,
it’s remarkable and unbelievable that the person that i’ve met at the border of interim camp was doing a great record!if u still remember, I’m the one from Malaysia that share with you my sad story, being rejected when there’s only 2 days left before last attempt. u were resting while enjoying a nutrition bar before continue your climbing to ABC. Anyway, i wish to be like u and keep in touch! Congrats, Geordie!
July 19, 2011 - 8:58 pm
Hi Geordie, what an incredible achievement! 3 weeks ago 33 of us from Ireland climbed Kilimanjaro for Concern and it was the hardest thing all of us ever did. I only came across your story 2 days ago while searching for a Vinson climb movie on YouTube. All your movies are spectacular. I wonder whether there is one from Aconcagua or Kilimanjaro and the most recent Everest climb?Wishing you all the best and thank you for your inspiration!!!