A legend of the mountains passed away yesterday (December 13th, 2012) at age 93. A man who was mainly famous for being the leader of the first ascent of an 8000 meter peak in the Himalayas. He wrote one of the most inspiring books I've ever read: Annapurna.
Rest in Peace Maurize Herzog
http://www.rockandice.com/news/2407-maurice-herzog-dies
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by Wild » Fri Dec 14, 2012 12:12 pm
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by Hikin_Jim » Fri Dec 14, 2012 1:46 pm
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