The Adventure Life with Steve Casimiro
Banished Everest Climber, In His Own Words
Virginia climber Brant Holland made headlines this week for becoming the first person kicked off Mt. Everest and out of Nepal for carrying a “Free Tibet” banner up the mountain. Chinese authorities, worried that the Olympic torch will be held up on its way to the top of Everest by protests over China’s role in Tibet, have closed access to the summit until May 10. Although Holland was climbing the south side, Nepal has been cooperating with China and has deployed army troops at Everest Base Camp.
On Monday, Holland was deported. On Thursday, he spoke to National Geographic ADVENTURE West Coast Editor Steve Casimiro.
Hey Steve,
Nice interview. Thanks for bringing this side to our attention, and giving us the full scoop. You Rock!
Posted by: The Adventurist | May 02, 2008 at 01:56 PM