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Andrew Lock Completes 8000ers! 6-Oct-2009 At 8:43:44 AM porkpie

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Awesome effort. Less than 20 have achieved all 8000m peaks (not sure if they all made the true
summit of Shishapangma though as many claim the other summit that is lower and easier). Less than
10 people have done all the 8000m without O2 - Andrew did all but Everest without O2. He has plans
for Everest without O2 in 2010. Many of his ascents where not by the easiest route and were all
done in good style, small expeditions and no sherpa support, many first Australian ascents and an
alpine ascent of G2.

Less than 20 people have achieved what Andrew has in the last 25 years. Yet the media hardly
acknowledge his efforts (but the f*ckw!ts on sunrise can still update us on Paris Hilton's Twitter posts).
Lets hope he finally gets some recognition and can raise the funds to support his expedition to Everest
in 2010.

Get to his slideshows if does any - they are inspiring.