Ageless Bend man still climbing at 94 | Explore Central Oregon
Lean and fit, John Mowat scaled the climbing wall with a purpose and vigor that would have been impressive for somebody half his age.
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Lean and fit, John Mowat scaled the climbing wall with a purpose and vigor that would have been impressive for somebody half his age.
After a world-famous Teton skyline crumbled, a 94-year-old climber who was part of its history reflects on time and the shared impermanence of mountains and men.
He is best known for his audacious climb of the West Ridge of Mount Everest in 1963 with Willie Unsoeld. He passed away May 6, 2023.