INSPIRATION
In 1985, two British mountaineers, Joe Simpson and
Simon Yates, embarked on a daring attempt to climb the previously unconquered
mountain Suila Grande.
Following the successful slog to the summit, the climbs difficulties brought them to grief. During their perilous descent Joe horribly shattered his leg forcing Simon to cut the support rope on which Joe's life, quite literally, is hung by a thread.
Joe's determination and inner stength to surmount each deadly trial following his landing in a cravasse is a tale of awe and wonderment. Crippled with a broken leg, Joe somehow finds the strength to continue his descent back to base camp where, luckily, Simon and their companion are yet to leave.
Joe's epic tale is re-told in graphic detail in his book (and now feature film) Touching the Void.
Thankyou Joe - your courage and inner strength have been a lesson to me. A great example to follow.
5th September, 2006
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