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Everest Base Camp Manager Georgina Davenport and Her Journey in Medicine and Mountains

We are always excited to get the chance to shine a light on medical providers doing challenging things outdoors. This week we are virtually heading to Spain to talk to Georgina Davenport, a paramedic currently working in EMS and as the office manager for The Benegas Brothers Expeditions, with twin brothers and super climbers Willie and

Mount Everest World Record Holder Lhakpa Sherpa: An Interview

Alan Blassberg, director of the documentary “Goddess of the Sky” talks to us about his challenges in making a movie with Lhakpa Sherpa about her life and climbing. After his interview, read on for a Q&A with Lhakpa herself. Having just returned from her successful 9th ascent of Mt. Everest, Lhakpa discusses with us a new desire

Rock Climbing Safety: 5 Proven Ways to Prevent Accidents

Welcome back to Musa Masala’s Good Trekker, Safe Climber series! As we are concerned with all aspects of mountain safety, we are introducing our first post on safe climbing. Here to help show you the ropes is Michael Wu. Mike is an emergency room physician in San Diego, California, an avid climber and a fan