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[[File:Kala Patthar, Nepal.JPG|thumb|Kala Pattar in 2011 prior to Everest ascent.]]
[[File:Kala Patthar, Nepal.JPG|thumb|Kala Pattar in 2011 prior to Everest ascent.]]
'''Brian Dickinson<ref>{{cite web|last1=Dickinson|first1=Brian|title=Himalayan Database|url=http://www.himalayandatabase.com/2011%20Season%20Lists/2011%20Spring%20A8.html|website=http://www.himalayandatabase.com/2011%20Season%20Lists/2011%20Spring%20A8.html|publisher=The American Alpine Club}}</ref>''' (born June 16, 1974) made a solo summit (only person above 26,000') of [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mount_Everest|Mount Everest]] on May 15, 2011, after his climbing Sherpa became ill and went back down to high camp (South Col, 26,000'). After taking some pictures and making a radio call, Brian began his descent but within a few feet he went completely snow blind. His vision wouldn't fully return for over a month. Hand over hand he made his way down blind and alone from the highest point on earth. What should have taken 2-3 hours to return to high camp, took over 7, leaving others below thinking the worst outcome. Brian ran out of oxygen on his descent but with faith and pure determination, made it down to the South Col where his climbing Sherpa met him to help him back to his tent. Brian holds the record for the highest solo blind descent.
'''Brian Dickinson<ref>{{cite web|last1=Dickinson|first1=Brian|title=Himalayan Database|url=http://www.himalayandatabase.com/2011%20Season%20Lists/2011%20Spring%20A8.html|website=Himalayan Database|publisher=The American Alpine Club}}</ref>''' (born June 16, 1974) made a solo summit (only person above 26,000') of [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mount_Everest|Mount Everest]] on May 15, 2011, after his climbing Sherpa became ill and went back down to high camp (South Col, 26,000'). After taking some pictures and making a radio call, Brian began his descent but within a few feet he went completely snow blind. His vision wouldn't fully return for over a month. Hand over hand he made his way down blind and alone from the highest point on earth. What should have taken 2-3 hours to return to high camp, took over 7, leaving others below thinking the worst outcome. Brian ran out of oxygen on his descent but with faith and pure determination, made it down to the South Col where his climbing Sherpa met him to help him back to his tent. Brian holds the record for the highest solo blind descent.


He has climbed the highest peaks of the 7 continents (Everest -Asia, Aconcagua -South America, Vinson Massif -Antarctica, Denali (x2 expeditions) - North America, Elbrus -Europe, Kilimanjaro - Africa, Kosciusko - Australia), known as the [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seven_Summits|seven summits]]. Brian regularly leads climbing teams in the Cascades and continues to explore the world. He also participates in multiple extreme sports - adventure races, ultra races, long distance swim races, surfing, snowboarding, rappelling, rock climbing, mountain biking.
He has climbed the highest peaks of the 7 continents (Everest -Asia, Aconcagua -South America, Vinson Massif -Antarctica, Denali (x2 expeditions) - North America, Elbrus -Europe, Kilimanjaro - Africa, Kosciusko - Australia), known as the [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seven_Summits|seven summits]]. Brian regularly leads climbing teams in the Cascades and continues to explore the world. He also participates in multiple extreme sports - adventure races, ultra races, long distance swim races, surfing, snowboarding, rappelling, rock climbing, mountain biking.


He is the author of Blind Descent (Tyndale House Publisher)<ref>{{cite web|last1=Dickinson|first1=Brian|title=Blind Descent|url=http://tyndale.com/Brian-Dickinson/bio|website=http://tyndale.com/Brian-Dickinson/bio|publisher=Tyndale House Publisher}}</ref>, his memoir of his Mount Everest experience.
He is the author of Blind Descent (Tyndale House Publisher)<ref>{{cite web|last1=Dickinson|first1=Brian|title=Blind Descent|url=http://tyndale.com/Brian-Dickinson/bio|website=Tyndale House|publisher=Tyndale House Publisher}}</ref>, his memoir of his Mount Everest experience.


Dickinson spent 6 years in the United States Navy as an Air Rescue Swimmer<ref>{{cite web|last1=Dickinson|first1=Brian|title=Military Times|url=http://www.militarytimes.com/article/20110630/OFFDUTY04/106300302/A-former-Navy-rescue-swimmer-reaches-Everest-s-summit-and-survives-a-harrowing-return-trip|website=http://www.militarytimes.com/article/20110630/OFFDUTY04/106300302/A-former-Navy-rescue-swimmer-reaches-Everest-s-summit-and-survives-a-harrowing-return-trip|publisher=Military Times}}</ref>. He did 2 tours in the Gulf as a part of Operation Southern Watch. His military duties were Combat Search and Rescue, Anti-Submarine Warfare Operator, Crew Chief, Aerial Gunner, Search and Surveillance, Vertical Replenishment and Special Warfare support. Brian is married with 2 children and lives in the Pacific Northwest He has worked a couple decades in high technology and has a Bachelors Degree in Information Technology and MBA in Technology Management.
Dickinson spent 6 years in the United States Navy as an Air Rescue Swimmer<ref>{{cite web|last1=Dickinson|first1=Brian|title=Military Times|url=http://www.militarytimes.com/article/20110630/OFFDUTY04/106300302/A-former-Navy-rescue-swimmer-reaches-Everest-s-summit-and-survives-a-harrowing-return-trip|website=Military Times|publisher=Military Times}}</ref>. He did 2 tours in the Gulf as a part of Operation Southern Watch. His military duties were Combat Search and Rescue, Anti-Submarine Warfare Operator, Crew Chief, Aerial Gunner, Search and Surveillance, Vertical Replenishment and Special Warfare support. Brian is married with 2 children and lives in the Pacific Northwest He has worked a couple decades in high technology and has a Bachelors Degree in Information Technology and MBA in Technology Management.


Brian's Blind Descent experience has been reenacted in television segments including the [http://www.cbn.com/tv/2201730684001%20CBN%20-%20700%20Club%20Reenactment Christian Broadcast Network's 700 Club], the [https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=10152258871048166&set=vb.577278165&type=3&theater Weather Channel's Freaks of Nature], [http://www.king5.com/media/cinematic/video/21503029/climbing-everest-blind-snoqualmie-man-lives-to-tell-the-story NBC's Evening Magazine] and Brian was featured on [http://www.cnn.com/video/?/video/bestoftv/2014/05/12/ac-blind-descent-amer-journey.cnn&video_referrer= CNN's Anderson Cooper].
Brian's Blind Descent experience has been reenacted in television segments including the [http://www.cbn.com/tv/2201730684001%20CBN%20-%20700%20Club%20Reenactment Christian Broadcast Network's 700 Club], the [https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=10152258871048166&set=vb.577278165&type=3&theater Weather Channel's Freaks of Nature], [http://www.king5.com/media/cinematic/video/21503029/climbing-everest-blind-snoqualmie-man-lives-to-tell-the-story NBC's Evening Magazine] and Brian was featured on [http://www.cnn.com/video/?/video/bestoftv/2014/05/12/ac-blind-descent-amer-journey.cnn&video_referrer= CNN's Anderson Cooper].

Revision as of 21:09, 12 January 2015

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Kala Pattar in 2011 prior to Everest ascent.

Brian Dickinson[1] (born June 16, 1974) made a solo summit (only person above 26,000') of [Everest] on May 15, 2011, after his climbing Sherpa became ill and went back down to high camp (South Col, 26,000'). After taking some pictures and making a radio call, Brian began his descent but within a few feet he went completely snow blind. His vision wouldn't fully return for over a month. Hand over hand he made his way down blind and alone from the highest point on earth. What should have taken 2-3 hours to return to high camp, took over 7, leaving others below thinking the worst outcome. Brian ran out of oxygen on his descent but with faith and pure determination, made it down to the South Col where his climbing Sherpa met him to help him back to his tent. Brian holds the record for the highest solo blind descent.

He has climbed the highest peaks of the 7 continents (Everest -Asia, Aconcagua -South America, Vinson Massif -Antarctica, Denali (x2 expeditions) - North America, Elbrus -Europe, Kilimanjaro - Africa, Kosciusko - Australia), known as the [summits]. Brian regularly leads climbing teams in the Cascades and continues to explore the world. He also participates in multiple extreme sports - adventure races, ultra races, long distance swim races, surfing, snowboarding, rappelling, rock climbing, mountain biking.

He is the author of Blind Descent (Tyndale House Publisher)[2], his memoir of his Mount Everest experience.

Dickinson spent 6 years in the United States Navy as an Air Rescue Swimmer[3]. He did 2 tours in the Gulf as a part of Operation Southern Watch. His military duties were Combat Search and Rescue, Anti-Submarine Warfare Operator, Crew Chief, Aerial Gunner, Search and Surveillance, Vertical Replenishment and Special Warfare support. Brian is married with 2 children and lives in the Pacific Northwest He has worked a couple decades in high technology and has a Bachelors Degree in Information Technology and MBA in Technology Management.

Brian's Blind Descent experience has been reenacted in television segments including the Christian Broadcast Network's 700 Club, the Weather Channel's Freaks of Nature, NBC's Evening Magazine and Brian was featured on CNN's Anderson Cooper.

Bibliography

Dickinson, Brian, Blind Descent, Tyndale House Publisher, 2014, ISBN 978-1-4143-9170-0

Climbing in the Pacific Northwest

References

  1. ^ Dickinson, Brian. "Himalayan Database". Himalayan Database. The American Alpine Club.
  2. ^ Dickinson, Brian. "Blind Descent". Tyndale House. Tyndale House Publisher.
  3. ^ Dickinson, Brian. "Military Times". Military Times. Military Times.
  • 1. CNN Anderson Cooper - May 2014

<http://www.cnn.com/video/?/video/bestoftv/2014/05/12/ac-blind-descent-amer-journey.cnn&video_referrer=/>

  • 2. NBC King5 Evening Magazine - January 2015

<http://www.king5.com/media/cinematic/video/21503029/climbing-everest-blind-snoqualmie-man-lives-to-tell-the-story/>

  • 3. University of Phoenix Magazine - Cover Story

<http://www.phoenixfocus.com/2011-01/>*2.

  • 4. Cisco Systems - In the Spotlight: Brian Dickinson

<http://newsroom.cisco.com/feature-content?type=webcontent&articleId=378030/>

  • 5. Guideposts: A Desperate Prayer Answered at the Top of the World. December 2011.

<http://www.guideposts.org/inspirational-stories/survival-stories/a-desperate-prayer-answered-at-the-top-of-the-world/>

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