Everest '96 South Col
Expedition Report
Route Map
How I joined the team
The Great Storm of '96
The Summit Day
Standing on top
Bruce Herrod memorial
Why take the risk?
SA government tribute
Audio clips from the mnt
In the storm
Madiba talks to the team
Ian on the summit
Cathy on the summit
Bruce on the summit
Madiba after the climb

25 May 1996 - Bruce Herrod, on the summit, talks to base camp manager, Philip Woodall:

"I'm just chuffed as fuck that I've finally made it. It's been a long time coming, mate, and I'll be real careful on the way down. Over."

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Bruce Herrod


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