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Find Your Everest: Dr. Richard Birrer '68

 
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  • Br. Paul introduces alumnus Dr. Richard Birrer '68, who has scaled the tallest peak on each of the seven continents.
  • The last was Mt. Everest, which he climbed sucessfully in 2010 after a failed attempt in 2005. he shows a slide of his 120 lbs of gear.
  • "Your rope is your umbilical cord."
  • Clouds foretell bad weather to come. After 6 weeks of acclimating to the altitude, the next step is waiting for acceptable climbing conditions.
  • Birrer shows photos and videos of his climb, including this of crossing a crevasse.