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Willie Benegas is a renowned mountain climber of Argentinian-American descent, having scaled peaks for over 25 years.[1] Among his notable achievements, Benegas has successfully summited Mount Everest and Aconcagua a dozen times and has also climbed several volcanos in Guatemala.[2] Originally hailing from Argentina, Benegas now resides in Utah. In 2005, while serving as a guide for Mountain Madness, Benegas earned a reputation as a well-respected and affable presence at EBC (Everest Base Camp), often offering assistance to fellow climbers.[3] In addition to his feats on Everest and Aconcagua, Benegas has also climbed several other Himalayan mountains, including Manaslu, Cho Oyu, and Makalu.[4] In an interview with one of his fellow Everest climbers, Benegas recounted how he bravely entered the "dead bodies tent" to save the life of a man who others had given up hope on.[5] Despite the man suffering from severe injuries and fluid in his lungs, Benegas was able to create an airway and rally a group of Sherpas to assist in carrying him down the mountain. The man was successfully evacuated by helicopter the following day, after the 2015 Mount Everest avalanches.

Everest summits: (13 times)[6][7]

Famous quotes

“If I think it’s too dangerous, we go with my opinion. If you think it’s too dangerous, even if I’m your guide, I will go with your opinion. If you aren’t feeling comfortable, always speak your mind.”[15]

See also

References

  1. ^ "Guillermo (Willie) Benegas". Sportiva.com. Retrieved 2016-05-24.
  2. ^ "The Everest Moral Dilemma". National Geographic. Retrieved 2015-04-21.
  3. ^ "Everest - Mount Everest by climbers, news". Mounteverest.net. Retrieved 2016-05-24.
  4. ^ "Alpine Ascents International Mountain Guide Staff - Willie Benegas". Alpineascents.com. Retrieved 2016-05-24.
  5. ^ "IN THE WAKE OF THE EARTHQUAKE: AN EVEREST INTERVIEW". Cascadedesigns.com. Retrieved 2016-05-24.
  6. ^ a b "Ascents - Everest". 8000ers.com. 2012-10-16. Retrieved 2016-05-24.
  7. ^ a b "Himalayan Database Expedition Archives of Elizabeth Hawley". Himalayandatabase.com. Retrieved 2016-05-24.
  8. ^ a b c "USA". Archived from the original on July 11, 2015. Retrieved July 10, 2015.
  9. ^ a b "USA". Archived from the original on July 11, 2015. Retrieved July 10, 2015.
  10. ^ a b "USA". Archived from the original on July 14, 2015. Retrieved July 27, 2015.
  11. ^ "USA". Archived from the original on July 14, 2015. Retrieved July 27, 2015.
  12. ^ "Himalayan Database Expedition Archives of Elizabeth Hawley". Himalayandatabase.com. Retrieved 2016-05-24.
  13. ^ "Alpine Ascents International Mountain Guide Staff - Willie Benegas". Alpineascents.com. Retrieved 2016-05-24.
  14. ^ "The Everest Moral Dilemma – Beyond the Edge". Adventureblog.nationalgeographic.com. Retrieved 2016-05-24.
  15. ^ Clarke, Owen (2023-03-19). "Willie Benegas Interview: 7 Tips for Beginner Mountaineers (2023)". Climbing House. Retrieved 2023-06-20.
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