March 20

Born in 1955, Lincoln Hall was a passionate Australian mountaineer who tackled some of the world’s highest peaks. In 2006, he famously survived a near-fatal climb on Mount Everest, where he was left for dead at over 8,500 metres before being miraculously rescued. He authored several books, including Dead Lucky and White Limbo, offering gripping accounts of high-altitude challenges. Hall’s resilience and storytelling inspired climbers worldwide and raised awareness about safety in extreme environments. He continued to guide expeditions and lecture on mountaineering until his death in 2012.

Born in 1924, George Lowe served as a vital support climber on the 1953 British expedition that achieved the first ascent of Mount Everest. Lowe accompanied Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay to the South Col, providing essential aid and equipment. He later engaged in expeditions in the Arctic and the Himalayas, demonstrating remarkable endurance and skill. A decorated veteran of World War II, Lowe’s exploratory spirit inspired future generations of climbers. He was honored by mountaineering communities worldwide and passed away in 2013 at the age of 88.