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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.

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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Manaslu
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Madison Mountaineering Preparing for the Summit on Manaslu

The Madison Mountaineering Manaslu Expedition is awaiting a 'weather window' on the world's 8th highest peak.

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The upper slopes of Mont Blanc
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Four Missing Climbers Found Dead on Mont Blanc

Two South Korean and two Italian climbers have perished on the icy slopes leading to the summit of Mont Blanc.

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Cho Oyu from Tibet
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Climbing Expeditions Entering Tibet to Climb Cho Oyu

Expeditions from around the world are entering Tibet to climb 8,000-meter peaks, including Cho Oyu, under strict rules.

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Kilian Jornet
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Kilian Jornet Crushes 82 Peaks All Over 4,000-meters in Just 19 Days

Kilian Jornet climbed the 82 4,000-meter peaks in the Alps in 19 days, destroying the previous record set by Ueli Steck.

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Rockfall on the Eiger (far left)
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A Massive Rockfall Cascades Down the Eiger's North Face

A remarkable rockfall plummeted off the Eiger's treacherous North Fall Face, leaving the Swiss valley below awash is dust.

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UTMB 2024
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A Magical and Historic 2024 'Hoka UTMB Mont Blanc' Trail Ultramarathon

Vincent Brouillard and Katie Schide prevail as the Men's and Women's Champions of the prestigious UTMB World Series Finale.

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