We must confess - we have favorite climbers at ExplorersWeb. One is Everest skier ‘Sensei’ Yuichiro Miura, 74, who became record holder as the oldest Everest summiteer in 2003 at the age of 70. Moreover, Miura plans to repeat the ascent in 2008; at age 75! Going for the north side next, Miura said, “I would like to join the Chinese team attempting to carry the Olympic torch up to the summit. However, if that is not possible I will go by myself and carry my own torch.” Image of Miura at Shishapangma TBC 5180m, April 15 last year, courtesy of the expedition.
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A dangerous study is spreading like a wildfire in global news right now. Its conclusion, "On Everest, youth and vigor trump age and experience."The study is based on a total of three (!) 60+ climbers, dying on Everest since 1922. Parts of the study claims there's a 25% risk of dying after Everest summit for people over 60 years old. That number is based on two climbers, out of 10,000 attempts. A basic lesson in small sample sizesWell how about the following stats: Also two 70+ years old have in fact summited Everest. Both survived. That's age and experience over the youth and vigor...
Doping on Mount Everest 
