Saturday, December 02, 2006
Well, that's strange. I could have sworn that the whole story was there when I posted the link. Bbob, there is about 500 words or so missing, and unfortunately I just recycled my magazine copy. Personally I think that it is more than likely that he made it.
I guess the part I have a problem with is connecting his dealership's failure and his loss as a motivational speaker with any questioned summit without knowing all the factors relating to these enterprises. For example, what role might his bombastic personality might have had on car sales or motivational talks.
What I find curious is that since this story broke last August, Everestnews, who has always been one of Byron's biggest supporters has not mention him or this story even in passing. I know that he was on their speaker's bureau for a time. And to be honest, aside from a few of the "big" names, I don't think many are making a living on the rubber-chicken Everest talker tour. I don't think that it's that big of a draw anymore, and if the lack of the word "Everest" on the mountaineering bookshelves is any indication, I'd bet that I'm right.
Also interesting is Terry's reference to my knowledge of the local climbing community - frankly they share Terry's feeling, and could care less if he made it or not. My sense is that they just wish he'd go away quietly and cease with the threats.
I guess the part I have a problem with is connecting his dealership's failure and his loss as a motivational speaker with any questioned summit without knowing all the factors relating to these enterprises. For example, what role might his bombastic personality might have had on car sales or motivational talks.
What I find curious is that since this story broke last August, Everestnews, who has always been one of Byron's biggest supporters has not mention him or this story even in passing. I know that he was on their speaker's bureau for a time. And to be honest, aside from a few of the "big" names, I don't think many are making a living on the rubber-chicken Everest talker tour. I don't think that it's that big of a draw anymore, and if the lack of the word "Everest" on the mountaineering bookshelves is any indication, I'd bet that I'm right.
Also interesting is Terry's reference to my knowledge of the local climbing community - frankly they share Terry's feeling, and could care less if he made it or not. My sense is that they just wish he'd go away quietly and cease with the threats.
