Everest Summiter David Hiddleston has passed away in an avalanche of Mt Tasman.

	Everest Summiter David Hiddleston has passed away in an avalanche of Mt Tasman.
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David Hiddleston was a veteran guide from New Zealand, who EverestNews.com had covered numerous times in the past several years. He was on Pumori when Rob Hall died in 1996. David along with several others worked to save lives in 1996 on Everest.

In 2002, he was the asst leader and guide on Adventure Consultants Everest expedition in which 7 climbers reached the summit. In 1999, he summited Shishapangma on the Adventure Consultants expedition with several clients.

Bill Crouse, fellow guide on the Adventure Consultants Everest expedition, on David Hiddleston, "I just feel fortunate to have shared time with him on Everest. "Hip", will forever give me great memories.

David Hiddleston will be missed by many.....

 

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