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Everest 2009: Johnny Strange Vying For Youngest Westerner Summit

April 15, 2009

The Los Angeles Times recently profiled Johnny Strange, a 17-year-old kid who is determined to become the youngest person to conquer the 7 Summits.  The next tick on his list happens to be Mt. Everest where he is currently at Everest Basecamp preparing to start his acclimatization.

Johnny Strange will be joined on the expedition by his father, Brian, as well as their guide, Scott Woolums.  Scott has led Johnny and his father on climbs to Vinson Massif, Aconcagua, Kilimanjaro, Denali, and Mt. Elbrus, 5 of the 7 Summits.

The Los Angeles Times article is a nice perspective on what will be one of the more exciting Everest expeditions of 2009.  Not only could Johnny Strange become the youngest person to summit the 7 Summits, but he could also become the youngest western climber to scale Mt. Everest.

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9 Responses to “Everest 2009: Johnny Strange Vying For Youngest Westerner Summit”

  1. daniel on April 20th, 2009 2:51 pm

    i love this website.

  2. Michael on April 24th, 2009 3:31 pm

    There is another 17-year old up there right now on Everest with the First Ascent team guided by Dave Hahn, Ed Viesturs, and others. There was a dispatch today with Erica, the 17-year old talking about her experience:

    http://blog.firstascent.com/2009/04/24/dave-hahns-team-reaches-camp-2-21202-ft/

    Anybody know Jonny’s Birthdate?

  3. Dianette Wells on April 25th, 2009 9:00 am

    Johnny Strange: dob 12-26-91. This will be his 6th of the 7 Summits with Australia or Papua remaining.

  4. Jason A. Hendricks on April 27th, 2009 1:47 pm

    Thanks for the info! Does anyone know Erica’s Birthday? I am interested in which of the two are younger. Both should be fun to kep an eye on this year.

  5. cheyne on May 8th, 2009 7:02 am

    scotts only guided him on denali and elbrus the other mountains he did with other people

  6. manny on May 9th, 2009 1:16 pm

    Did Johnny make it?

  7. Jason A. Hendricks on May 13th, 2009 6:11 pm

    Not yet. Teams are still awaiting a weather window to try for the summit. Thanks for your interest.

  8. cheyne on May 24th, 2009 5:00 am

    may 20th top of mt. everest for him

  9. Dianette Wells on May 26th, 2009 10:37 am

    Congratulations Johnny! I am SO happy for you. Love you, Mom

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