Ian Woodall – a brave guy

Last year I was contacted by Ian Woodall. He has been to the top of Everest a couple of times and intended to do it again this year. The reason for contacting me was that he is over-50 and thought it would make a good story.

Before he makes another attempt at the summit he is going to bury the body of Fran Arsentiev who died just 300 metres from the summit.

This story is being reported in the UK, US and Australia. The next time somebody gives you the garbage about the 50-plus being stuck in their ways and not willing to try new experiences – point them to the Ian Woodall story. Dick Stroud