The 51-year-old British mountaineer just broke his own record for non-Sherpa climbers.
He reached the summit of the world’s tallest peak once again—because why not?
Cool reached the 8,849m summit on Sunday alongside veteran Nepali Sherpa Dorji Gyaljen, who himself now boasts 23 summits.
And while Cool’s achievement is mind-blowing, he remains humble.
After his 16th climb, he brushed off the attention: “So many Sherpas have more ascents,” he told AFP.
Mountaineers’ Praise
But others in the climbing world aren’t shy about singing his praises.
“His experience, charisma, and strength make him a valuable part of the Everest community,” said American mountaineer Adrian Ballinger.
Jordan’s Mostafa Salameh called the feat “amazing.”
Still, Everest doesn’t forgive easily.
The same week saw two climbers lose their lives on the mountain—underscoring just how brutal the journey remains.
Cool, a mountain guide to the likes of Sir Ranulph Fiennes, said before his climb that the weather finally looked good.
Apparently, so did his stamina.
