1997 World Seven Summits Canadian Expedition


The Plan

As part of his quest to make an oxygenless ascent of the seven summits (the highest peak on each continent), George Tumpach is attempting Everest this fall and hopes to make a ski descent.


The Updates

Tumpach is using a satellite telephone to stay in touch with The Mountain Zone. [Click here to read his updates from Everest.]


The Route

Mount Everest north side via the North Ridge, Tibet.


The Team

George Tumpach
Climber

Born in Czechoslovakia, Tumpach was a member of the national downhill skiing and cycling teams before escaping the communist regime by scaling the peaks of the nearby Alps and climbing into Austria. He travelled through Switzerland and France before eventually settling in Ontario, Canada.

His climbing career has included successful ascents of Mount Elbrus, Mount Blanc, Mount Grossglockner, Mount Aconcagua, and the Matterhorn.

His current goal is to make an oxygenless ascent of the Seven Summits within two years (24 months).

Rick Gustavsen
Cinematographer

Gustavsen will be responsible for documenting the climb and possibly the ski descent.