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  1. #1
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    Ueli Steck climbs all 4000m summits in the Alps, 100% human-powered

    ... and misses the speed record by one day.

    http://www.outsideonline.com/2007931...ummits-project

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    ....and a partner dies along the way.

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    Quote Originally Posted by cat in january View Post
    ....and a partner dies along the way.
    "Dear Friends,
    I am deeply saddened by the tragic death of my colleague Martjin Seuren that happened yesterday Wednesday, July 22nd after a fall on Rochefortgrat. He would have been the first Dutchman to climb all the 82 Four-Thousand peaks in the Alps. I want to express my deepest condolences to Martjin’s family and friends. Out of consideration for the family I won’t add further comment on this tragic event and I ask you all to respect this as well.
    Ueli"
    Quote Originally Posted by Downbound Train View Post
    And there will come a day when our ancestors look back...........

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    That was kind. Did not come across in the link. Just mention of the death and a video of him and friends celebrating.

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    i'm surprised he finished the project after the death.....

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    He's a mountaineer on an epic scale. He's probably seen and know several people who have died. He himself knows that he is on a clock doing this type of stuff.

    In terms of the accomplishment, I can't even process it, climbed more in 81 days than many people who would say they are mountaineers would do in a lifetime
    Quote Originally Posted by iceman View Post
    This is kinda like the goose that laid the golden egg, but shittier.

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