Almanac

Born on this day

1970 Yuki Karasawa, Japanese climber, who ascended Manaslu M in 2024 and Everest in 2025.

First ascents on this day

2007 Pumari Chhish South East (7297 m) by a French party.

Gone on this day

2007 Sir Walter William (Wally) Herbert, British pioneer, who in 1969 achieved the first undisputed arrival at the North Pole, died, aged 72. He and his companions did a unique 463 days-crossing of the Arctic Ocean from Alaska to Svalbard.