Trail Runner Magazine just published a Q&A with Spokane high-altitude mountaineer and trail runner John Roskelley. The story is written by Don Winant, an aerospace physiologist researching the physiology and medicine of high-altitude mountaineering. To read the story, click here and scroll to “Faces.”
Spokane mountaineer Dawes Eddy, who climbed Mt. Everest at 65 earlier this year, will present a slide on his accomplisment Wednesday, 7 p.m., at the Jepson Center’s Wolfe Auditorium, Gonzaga University. Physiology researcher Don Winant will present a report, “Built to Scale: Dawes Eddy at Extreme Altitude,” detailing a medical study that followed Eddy on his
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In case you have heard, Spokane’s Dawes Eddy, 66, became the oldest American to summit Mt. Everest this week. Our faithful correspondent and resident fitness guru Don Winant has been keeping us updated. Here’s some updates and pics with captions from Don: Dawes Eddy—God Bless his Soul—is now the oldest (i.e. most senior) United States
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You can read all about Eddy’s climb in our current issue. Don Winant sends us this update. : Dawes Eddy is at Camp-I {19,500-ft} on Mount Everest as of 14 April and will remain there for several days before moving up to Camp-II {21,000-ft}. See Eric Simonson’s (Expedition Leader) update below. Daily Journal from International
