Eddie Bauer alpinists Adrian Ballinger and Cory Richards will return to Mt. Everest this spring to provide a view of climbing the world’s tallest peak through their Snapchat handle, EverestNoFilter.
Last year, viewers around the world were able to watch the duo’s attempt to summit Everest without the use of supplemental oxygen via an ongoing series of photos and videos live from the mountain through Snapchat. EverestNoFilter provided viewers with a look at the daily experiences, challenges and risks associated with this climb.
While Richards made his first successful summit without supplemental oxygen, Ballinger was forced to turn back just 250 meters from the summit.
“I simply could not have accomplished what I did without Adrian last year,” said Richards. “To say it was a successful partnership would be a massive understatement. It was a completely humbling experience and it was incredible to have been one-half of EverestNoFilter. We can’t wait to go back.”
Ballinger, who has summited Everest six times with supplemental oxygen, will attempt the climb again without supplemental oxygen. Richards, a National Geographic adventure photographer, will pursue his second summit without supplemental oxygen, though his primary goal is seeing Ballinger succeed.
“I absolutely made the right decision for Cory and myself in turning back last year, but I know both of us standing on top together is possible. 2017 is the year,” said Ballinger, who is also founder and CEO of mountaineering company Alpenglow Expeditions. “Those who were invested in our journey last year can expect the same real look into our daily lives on the mountain, and we hope to introduce several new followers to the journey as well.”
“Last year, Adrian and Cory gave the world a raw view of something few ever experience. They’re continuing Eddie Bauer’s tradition of “firsts” on Everest and we’re proud to support their redemption climb,” said Mike Egeck, CEO of Eddie Bauer.
Photo courtesy Eddie Bauer
