Maxime Chaya | |
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| مكسيم شعيا | |
 'There is an Everest for Everyone' | |
| Born | December 16, 1961 |
| Nationality | Lebanese |
| Alma mater | London School of Economics and Political Science |
| Occupation(s) | Sportsman, Climber, Explorer, Professional Speaker, Corporate Ambassador |
| Spouse | Pascale Melhem Kesrouani (Poupa) |
| Children | Edgard & Kelly |
| Awards | Officer of the National Order of the Cedar |
| Website | www |
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Maxime Chaya (Arabic: مكسيم شعيا; born 16 December 1961) is a Lebanese mountaineer and explorer. On May 15, 2006, he was the first Lebanese to climb Mount Everest and the Seven Summits.[1][2][3] On December 28, 2007, Max also became the first from the Middle East to reach the South Pole on foot from the Antarctic coast,[2] after an unsupported and unassisted journey that lasted 47 days. Then, on April 25, 2009, he reached the North Pole also on foot, all the way from Canada.[4][5]
- ^ "Talking To: Maxime Chaya". NOW Lebanon. February 3, 2008.
- ^ a b Furniss, Jamie (February 6, 2008). "Conquering oneself". Al-Ahram Weekly. Archived from the original on September 11, 2009.
- ^ Breed, Allen G.; Gurobacharya, Binaj (July 16, 2006). "Did Everest Climber Sharp Have to Die?". Fox News. Associated Press.
- ^ Mahdawi, Dalila (April 29, 2009). "Lebanese explorer first Arab to reach N. Pole". Daily Star.
- ^ Werner, John (June 29, 2009). "Waco attorney and Mount Everest climber make trip to North Pole". Waco Tribune. Archived from the original on July 3, 2009.