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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.

Connor Herson and Tommy Caldwell on The Heart - El Capitan
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Rock Star Tommy Caldwell and Rising Star Connor Herson Free-Climb The Heart

Tommy Caldwell returned to The Heart on Yosemite's El Capitan with young Connor Herson to successfully free-climb the massive route.

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Yosemite National Park - Half Dome
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The Birthplace and Soul of Big Wall Climbing - Yosemite National Park

Yosemite National Park is home to granite masterpiece El Capitan and its iconic and historic climbing routes.

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Chris Froome Victorious at the 2017 Tour de France
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Cycling Great Chris Froome Plans Final Season on World Tour

After a stellar career that included seven Grand Tour wins, Chris Froome appears ready to ride into the sunset.

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Mark Cavendish Final Race - Victory
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A Fairytale Career Ends with Victory for Professional Cyclist Mark Cavendish

On his final professional race, cyclist Mark Cavendish crosses the finish line first - a fitting end for the knighted superstar.

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Red Bull Professional Bike Racing Team
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From Formula 1 to the Tour de France - Red Bull Seeks to Dominate

The Red Bull slogan, "Red Bull Gives You Wings”, perfectly illustrates the sponsor's intentions for Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrophe on the World Pro Tour.

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Mount Fuji
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Historic Mount Fuji Remains Snowless on Its Iconic and Symbolic Summit

The warming of Japan continues as the subtropical jet stream remains strong, leaving culturally significant Mt. Fuji without snow.

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Champion Ultra Runner Megan Eckert
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Superstar Meg Eckert Crushes Ultra Running Race with World-Record

The International edition of Big Dog's Backyard Ultra included 61 teams and featured a women's world-record performance by Meg Eckert.

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Big Water Theory
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The Banff Mountain Film Festival Celebrates the 2024 Winners

From skiing in Afghanistan, tragedy on Mount Washington, saving the Australian landscape, and Kayaking the Rondu Gorge - the annual Festival shines.

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Balabanov and Fomin’s route was new until the final section from the shoulder to the summit.
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Ukrainian Mountaineers Find Solace Forging New Route in the Himalayas

Ukrainian climbers Mykyta Balabanov and Mykhailo Fomin navigate a new route up Ama DaBlam while thinking of conflict and challenges at home.

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Aconcagua
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Aconcagua, the Highest Mountain Outside of the Himalaya, Opens for Climbing

The highest mountain in both the western and southern hemispheres, Aconcagua, opens for trekking and climbing during austral summer.

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Alasdair McKenzie on the Summit of Shishapangma
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French Mountaineer Breaks Record Climbing All 14 Peaks of 8,000-Meter Plus

Alpinist Alasdair McKenzie climbed all fourteen 8,000-meter peaks in less than three years, becoming the youngest European to do so.

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Mt. Everest Summit
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The World's Epochal Fourteen 8,000-Meter Peaks

The fourteen highest mountains in the world are all located in the Himalayan and Karakorum mountain ranges, and all exceed 8,000 meters (26,247 feet).

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