50-60 Year Old Fossils Take Heart

As you can see from this graph, there has been an upsurge in climbing in the Himalayas by old farts like us. Of course, it is probable that two reasons for this have nothing to do with our prowess or athleticism ... more disposable income, and the rise of guided ascents. Still in all, it offers hope that maybe we do not have to wait until our next lifetime before we do a route in the fabled Himalayas. (As always, click on the image to enlarge the photograph.)

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