Dorothy Hoffner gained international attention for her feat earlier this month, as millions viewed video of her descent and marveled at her sense of adventure.
Tag: Records and Achievements
Lost in Tibetan Avalanches, 2 American Women Close to a Record
The mountaineers, who hoped to become the first American women to scale the world’s 14 tallest peaks, were among climbers struck by avalanches on Mount Shishapangma. One was 80 meters short of her goal, her mother said.
Bill Pinkney, Globe-Circling Sailor Who Set a Racial Mark, Dies at 87
He was the first Black person to sail alone by way of the arduous southern route, rounding the perilous Cape Horn and withstanding storms and loneliness.
Climber Defends Finishing K2 Climb After Finding Dying Sherpa
One of the climbers, Kristin Harila, said she continued her summit of the mountain after finding a porter who fell from a cliff and later died.
Hamish Harding, Explorer Who Knew No Bounds, Dies at 58 During Titanic Dive
An aviation tycoon who pushed the limits, he went to the depths of the ocean and the blackness of space before his fateful dive to the Titanic on Sunday.
4 Everest Ascents in 10 Days: Sherpas Battle for a Climbing Record
The friendly but grueling competition mixes monetary rewards with abundant dangers for a pair of veteran mountain guides.
Canada Grew by a Record 1 Million People From Immigration
The country’s growth was fueled almost entirely by newcomers, as the federal government pushes more immigration to plug labor shortages.
Eileen Sheridan, Who Dominated Cycling in Postwar Britain, Dies at 99
Known as “the Mighty Atom,” she excelled at long-distance time trials and set several records that still stand more than 70 years later.
The Hunt for Big Hail
Hailstones of record size are falling left and right, and hailstorm damage is growing. But there is surprisingly little research to explain why.
Who’s the Oldest of Them All?
Two towns in Sardinia battle for the distinction of having the longest-living residents. One has the imprimatur of Guinness World Records.