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Peter Athans (born March 1, 1957) is one of the world's foremost high-altitude mountaineers. In 2008 he was celebrated for summiting Mount Everest seven times,[1] and was given the moniker "Mr. Everest".[2] His first attempt to climb Everest in 1985 via the West Ridge, and further attempts in 1986, 1987, and 1989 were unsuccessful, but he succeeded in summitting in 1990 as part of an expedition that included Scott Fischer and Wally Berg.
Athans is one of several western Himalayan guides who have adopted Nepal as a second home, and who have taken up the cause of the Sherpa people and their culture.[3]
- ^ "Pete Athans: Everest is a "Powder Keg"". Culture. 2013-05-06. Archived from the original on February 11, 2022. Retrieved 2022-02-11.
- ^ ""Mr. Everest" Remembers Edmund Hillary". National Geographic. 2008-01-11. Archived from the original on January 13, 2008. Retrieved 22 January 2010.
- ^ "Longtime Everest Climber Calls Mountain A 'Powder Keg'". www.wbur.org. Retrieved 2022-02-11.