Another Defiance of Age

When asked why she started climbing at this stage in her life, Nancy replied:

“I started climbing in 98 because a friend suggested I try and indoor climbing gym near here, and after I got over the shock of looking at that high wall and taking my lesson, I couldn't get enough of it. Then I thought if it was that much fun climbing walls, I bet climbing big mountains would be even more of a rush so I found Colorado Climbing School (Bruce Andrews) and signed on for an 8 day climbing school in March of 98. ”

Nancy—a mother of four and grandmother of four—has already proven her spirit and strength in the mountains with over 15 climbs on four continents since being introduced to the sport only five years ago.

Nancy continues:

“Once I was out on the mountain (a first for me) I fell in love with nature, the beauty, and the quietness. The stars were so big and right in my face. It was then that I really realized how small and insignificant I was. I was hooked, I couldn't think of anything else or talk about anything else, I was in love with the world of Mountain Climbing and all it brought to me. Mountain climbing renews my strength of character and spirituality and is personally rewarding. There weren't any turning points in my life other than I was just ready to try something new and exciting, and I have never regretted it for one minute. ”

To follow Nancy's progress up Cho Oyu, please go to:

http://www.everestnews.com/Default.htm.

—Exerpts taken from www.everestnews.com