Reflections on Everest 2006

Editor's Note: GreatOutdoors.com Everest Correspondent Dave Hahn reported from Everest daily during the climb. He returned from Everest last month to do what he does every summer, which is to guide climbers up Mount Rainier and Denali. Before the summer season got busy, Dave took a moment to reflect on the Everest season just finished.

The Summit of Everest from Camp III on the Lhotse Face. Photoby Dave Hahn.

Danaru on the summit of Everest last May, his eighth trip tothe top.

Dave Hahn on the summit of Everest last May, his seventh tripto the top.

Hidden Treasures of Anasazi Country

Thousand year old ruins and inscrutable rock art add interest and mystery to hiking the scenic canyons of Southern Utah's Cedar Mesa.

Powder Plays

Eleven out-the-backdoor snow stashes where winter's worst is the main attraction.

French Team Takes Raid Qualifying Event

With the last of three qualifying events now concluded, a total of 34 teams remain in contention for The Raid World Championships scheduled for Quebec in September.

Death on Makalu

The Tragic Final Climb of Jean-Christophe Lafaille, one of the world's greatest pure alpinists.

Dave Hahn

With six ascents of Mount Everest, 24 ascents of Vinson, 16 ascents of Denali, and 233 ascents of Mount Rainier--almost all with clients in tow--Dave Hahn may be the most successful mountain guide of his generation.