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Rob Gauntlett
Born: 1987-05-10 - Died: 2009-01-10Cause of Death: Possible Victim of an Avalanche
Death Summary: Rob Gauntlett, along with James Atkinson, were found dead at Chamonix in the French Alps where they had been ice climbing. It appears they had been killed by a possible avalanche, though this is just speculation at this point.
Who was Rob Gauntlett : Gauntlett was the youngest Briton to scale Mount Everest.
In 2003, he and a friend decided to tackle the climb with no real experience. The two trained for the climb in Pakistan, Ama Dablam in Nepal, Scotland, and the French Alps.
On May 17, 2006 they reached the summit of Mount Everest. Gauntlett reached it just a week after his 19th birthday.
More recently Gauntlett, along with a friend, were named National Geographic Society’s Adventurers of the Year at the Society’s headquarters in Washington, D.C. They were awarded the prestigious honor for their expedition from the North to the South Pole, using only human and natural power.
Who was Rob Gauntlett : Gauntlett was the youngest Briton to scale Mount Everest.
In 2003, he and a friend decided to tackle the climb with no real experience. The two trained for the climb in Pakistan, Ama Dablam in Nepal, Scotland, and the French Alps.
On May 17, 2006 they reached the summit of Mount Everest. Gauntlett reached it just a week after his 19th birthday.
More recently Gauntlett, along with a friend, were named National Geographic Society’s Adventurers of the Year at the Society’s headquarters in Washington, D.C. They were awarded the prestigious honor for their expedition from the North to the South Pole, using only human and natural power.
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Rob is a young boy but a great men . Full of will-power and motivation,a example for many others. Thanks that i may know and admire him, we never forget you. see you in the mountains, God bless you
Rob is a young boy but a great men. Full of will-power and motivation , a example for many others. Thanks that i may know and admire him. we never forget you. see you in the mountains,God bless you Rudy a mountaineer
I enjoyed traveling and exploring with Rob, He will be truly missed..
I have found my hero. Although I will not meet Rob in this lifetime, he will be an inspiration to me!
What a waste. See what mountain climbing gets you!
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rob gauntlett born october 10 1987
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Didnt know this man till read some bio on him Rest in peace friend and thanx for your inspration