EverestHistory.com:  Mike Rheinberger

Australian mountaineer Mike Rheinberger had many successful climbs in the Himalayan Mountains, including the west face of Makalu and Broad Peak. However, there was one mountain he became obsessed with, Everest. When he finally reached the summit in 1994 he paid with his life during the descent.

Mike’s obsession for Everest went on for more then a decade; he made 8 summit attempts before reaching the top in 1994. He had exercised good judgment in the past always turning back in compromising weather, or late in the day. In 1994, he pushed on and persevered up the North Ridge despite the late hour. He reached the summit just before dark, he was exhausted. Mike spent the night on the summit and by morning was too sick to climb down. Mike was the oldest Australian to climb Everest at age 53 on May 26, 1994.

 

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