See leadership in action via our "Leadership in Action" blog. On Denali he abandoned his summit to assist an ill climber. In 1518 he led an expedition into Mexico. He juggles and loves pesto pasta (green obviously). Competence, teamwork, and communication are all on display. Notable ascents: Cotopaxi, Illiniza Norte, Ama Dablam, Elbrus, Kilimanjaro (x3), Mt Meru (x5) and Mera Peak. "There are one or two steep sections, where you have to pass at the right time to be safe, so that the snow isn't too hard or soft and there's no avalanche danger, the sun shines exactly on the spots where you need it, but it's not too warm, because otherwise you have seracs [ice blocks] falling on your head." Your leadership can set the tone of any adventure or project. His passion for all things mountains and expeditions started young and his enthusiasm for sharing this with his clients is impressively never ending. He also led missions into areas of China, India and Burma that would not be seen again until the last century. However, he was guided by the works of several notable naturalists and geologists. When he arrived in the Yucatan Peninsula he burnt his ships, thus committing himself to the conquest. She treated everyone involved with respect and is amazing at what she does John Jaeger (Kilimanjaro). No vasco de gama, no james cook, no john smith, instead at number one they give us a hoax. Notable ascents: Indian Face E9 6c, Clogwyn Dur Arddu; El Corazon 5.13b/8a (free), El Capitan; Mind Control 8c, Oliana, Spain; Trauma E9 7a, Llanberis Pass; Very Big Springs E7 6b (onsight), Ailladie, Ireland; Runnel Vision (big wall new route) Pedra Baiana, Brazil (attempt); The Colonist 8a+ (flash), Geyikbayiri, Turkey; Toubkal. Originally from Northern Ireland and now based in Fort William, Scotland, Rob has been climbing in remote locations around the world for over 20 years. x[RQ535-lp,,GTDP,2 propertag.cmd.push(function() { proper_display('toptenz_sticky_1'); }); Top 10 Videos of People Stuck in an Elevator, 10 of the Darkest Phases in Africas History, 10 Notorious Gangs and Crime Syndicates Currently Active in the United States, 10 Bizarre Reported Encounters Between Extraterrestrials and Humans, 10 Priceless Artifacts Stolen by the British Empire, 10 Completely Unexpected Animal Behaviors. On December 5, 1905, while staying in Eagle City, Amundsen wired a message of success. Expedition leader | Geography and Environmental Science | University of The total expedition included 362 porters, 20 Sherpa guides and 10,000 lbs. Buzz was the second man to walk on the moon, getting out after Neil. He returned in 1521 and this time conquered not only the city, but the entire Aztec Empire. Other notable ascents have included an early ascent of Baruntse 7201m, the 2nd British ascent of Himlung Himal 7126m, first ascents in Antarctica, Greenland & Scotland, a ski traverse of Greenlands Liverpool Land, a ski expedition to the South Pole, multiple ascents of Antarcticas Mt Vinson, a solo ascent of Ama Dablam and hes guided 5 of the 7 summits.