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| Every expedition needs a clown and that role will likely be filled by John Matthews, albeit not intentionally. Since Everest holds the gauntlet for “climbing firsts” – the first person to ski it, the first person to do it free solo – John is considering an attempt to be the first person to climb Everest using only a grocery cart as his means of transport. This year’s expedition will serve as a reconnaissance mission for that. John is a long time Telluride, Colorado resident who has been climbing for 5 years. Climbing is one thing that he takes more seriously than anything, including himself. Mount Everest is a place that he holds in terrifying respect and the level of commitment required is something he understands. As a member of the Search and Rescue Team and co-producer of the Telluride Technology Festival, John works full time trying to do something other than a 9–5 job. For now, he will do his best to be a worthy team member, with a sense of humor, and as strong as he can be both mentally and physically. John Matthews is a member of the International Mountain Guides team for 2004...
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