After that I was infused with a pleasant sense of abandon. Our rope was not long enough for us to abseil down the red step, and the idea of climbing … - Eric Shipton

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After that I was infused with a pleasant sense of abandon. Our rope was not long enough for us to abseil down the red step, and the idea of climbing down it without support from above was not to be contemplated; therefore we just had to reach the summit.

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About Eric Shipton

Eric Shipton (1 August 1907 – 28 March 1977) was an English Himalayan explorer and climber.

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Alternative Names: Eric Earle Shipton
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