Everest, Where you are closer to God…
Posted by: ahmadreza tavassoli on: November 6, 2008
Mt. Everest or where you are 8848m closer to the sky for first time reached at 11:30 a.m. local time on May 29, 1953 by the New Zealander Edmund Hillary and Sherpa Tenzing Norgay from Nepal climbing the South Col Route(Easier route).
From 1921 to 1952 more than 10 expeditons and attempts was performed by British, Canadian, Chinese, Soviet Union, Swiss, mountaineers which all of them were defeated.
First ascent via the North Ridge was occured on May 29, 1960 by Chinese mountaineers; Wang Fuzhou, Qu Yinhua and a Tibetan, Gingbu (Konbu).
On May 20,1965, Nawang Gombu became the first person to reach the summit of Everest twice, once with American and then with Indian expedition.
On May 16,1975, Junko Tabei of Japan became the first woman on the crest and On May 27, a Tibetan woman, Phantog, became the first woman to reach the summit from the Tibetan side.
In 1980,First winter ascent by a team from Poland (Leszek Cichy, Krzysztof Wielicki) on an expedition led by Andrzej Zawada.
On May 23,2001, at the age of 16 years and 14 days old, Temba Tsheri Sherpa became the youngest person to reach the summit of Everest and In 2008, Yuichiro Miura reclaimed his title of oldest person to reach the summit of Everest at age 75 years and 227 days (on May 26).
In 2006,The Everest Peace Project made world history by having an international Everest Climb for Peace that included “peace climbers” from different faiths and cultures – including Palestinian and Israeli men. The team had the first Israeli and Palestinian summit push – and on the summit of Mt. Everest Israeli Dudu Yifrah in a heroic statement of peace and friendship unfolded a joint (sewn together) Palestinian/Israeli flag and dedicated his climb to his friend and climbing partner, Palestinian born Ali Bushnaq. Ali previously aborted his summit bid due to illness. The Peace Climb summited 10 climbers.
In 1999, Mohammad Oraz became the first Iranian climber to conquer Mount Everest and In 2005 first muslim women reached summit and recorded their names in between of the glories of the Everest mountaineers.
Iranian 2005 Everest Expedition (women)
1- Farkhondeh Sadegh
2- Rezvan Salmasi
3- Laleh Keshavarz
4- Roya Sadat-Ghazanfari
5- Leila Bahrami
6- Nasrin Nemati (Reserved)
7- Parvin Rezaei (Reserved)
Iranian 2005 Everest Expedition (men)
1- Reza Zarei
2- Shahab Raeisi
3- Azim Gheychisaz
4- Reza Bahadorani
5- Mehdi Sharifi
6- Farhad Azizi-Moghadam (Reserved)
7- Javad GheeahShenas (Reserved)
3 Responses to "Everest, Where you are closer to God…"
To me, not merely as an Iranian citizen, but a simple person, “Damavand” is the position where I feel closer to the God!
Also I have another suggestion for you. I think that you are too “idle” and that is not good for your success. You have to expand your international relations with bloggers. This gives you enough motive and energy to continue blogging, too.
So what you have to do is to search for American, English, French, German or other foreign bloggers who write about Iran. you can find them by using the “Google Blog Search”.
Comment or email them, establish friendship, invite them to read your blog and later on, invite them to Iran.
Success is not like a prepared flower sprout which you crop. You have to work for it. Maybe you would complain that why your English blog does not have any foreign visitors. If you act upon what I said, you will reach to your goal.
Be happy
Sherpas are the true heroes of Everest. Without their assistance, very few would reach the summit. To learn more about this amazing tribe, read Beyond the Summit by Linda LeBlanc. Details of Sherpa culture and religion are interwoven in a tale of romance and high adventure. The story has something for everyone: a love affair between an American journalist and Sherpa guide, conflict between generations as the modern world challenges centuries of tradition, an expedition from the porter’s point of view.
Below are selections from reviews. To read the complete ones and excerpts go to http://www.beyondthesummit-novel.com
Beyond the Summit, is the rare gem that shows us the triumphs and challenges of a major climb from the porter’s point of view. The love of two people from diverse cultures is the fiery centerpiece of a novel that leads its readers through harshly beautiful and highly dangerous territory to the roof of the world. Malcolm Campbell, book reviewer
Conflict and dialog keep this gripping story of destiny, romance and adventure moving from the first page to the last paragraph. LeBlanc has a genius for bonding her readers and her characters. I found I was empathizing in turn with each character as they faced their own personal crisis or trauma.
Richard Blake for Readers Views.
A gripping, gut-twisting expedition through the eyes of a porter reveals the heart and soul of Sherpas living in the shadows of Everest. EverestNews.com
A hard-hitting blend of adventure and romance which deserves a spot in any serious fiction collection. Midwest Book Review
LeBlanc is equally adept at describing complex, elusive emotions and the beautiful, terrifying aspect of the Himalayan Mountains. Boulder Daily Camera
LeBlanc’s vivid description of the Himalayas and the climbing culture makes this a powerful read. Rocky Mt News Pick of the Week
A rich adventure into the heart of the Himalayan Kingdom. Fantastic story-telling from one who has been there. USABookNews.com
This is the book to read before you embark on your pilgrimage to Nepal. The author knows and loves the people and the country, and makes you feel the cold thin air, the hard rocks of the mountains, the tough life of the Sherpa guides, and you learn to love them too. This is a higly literate, but also very readable book. Highly recommended.”
– John (college professor)
Memorable characters and harrowing encounters with the mountains keep the action moving with a vibrant balance of vivid description and dialog. Literary Cafe Host, Healdsburg, CA
This superbly-crafted novel will land you in a world of unimaginable beauty, adventure, and romance. The love story will keep you awake at night with its vibrant tension and deep rich longing. Wick Downing, author of nine novels
Such vividly depicted images of the Everest region and the Sherpa people are the perfect scenario for the romance and adventure feats narrated. It’s a page-turner, so engrossing you end up wanting to visit Nepal! Not just novel, but perfect for those seeking to get acquainted with the culture of this country.
By Claudia Fournier (América, Bs. As., Argentina)
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1 | zahra
November 8, 2008 at 1:23 pm
very good
thanks…