James Hooper
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James Hooper, in 2006, became one of the youngest Britons to climb Mount Everest
, along with his school friend Rob Gauntlett
. In November 2008 James and Rob were awarded with the National Geographic Adventurers of the Year prize for their expedition from the North Geomagnetic Pole to the South Magnetic Pole
.
Mount Everest
Mount Everest is the world's highest mountain, with a peak at above sea level. It is located in the Mahalangur section of the Himalayas. The international boundary runs across the precise summit point...
, along with his school friend Rob Gauntlett
Rob Gauntlett
Rob Gauntlett was an English adventurer, explorer and motivational speaker. In 2006 he became the youngest British climber to summit Everest.-Early life:...
. In November 2008 James and Rob were awarded with the National Geographic Adventurers of the Year prize for their expedition from the North Geomagnetic Pole to the South Magnetic Pole
South Magnetic Pole
The Earth's South Magnetic Pole is the wandering point on the Earth's surface where the geomagnetic field lines are directed vertically upwards...
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