The Moth

The Ascent

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A climber attempts to reach the top of Mt. Everest.

Tags Gratitude Adventure Grief Adversity Loss Death Failure Mental health Health Friendship Grateful Thought-provoking Serious Inspiring Bittersweet Mature content Wistful

Storyteller

Joby Ogwyn

Featured on

April 15, 2014

Recorded Date

December 5, 2012

“At that point I knew I had just made the ultimate rookie mistake.”

Photo by Eli Goldstein
Joby Ogwyn

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