During the 1920’s, an English mountaineer was once quoted as having replied to the question, “Why do you want to climb Mount Everest?” with the retort, “Because it’s there.”
And with that, the most famous three words in mountaineering were immortalized.
With the same spirit that has fuelled thousands of backpackers the world over, revered Filipino mountain climber Romi Garduce is off to ascend his last of the illustrious Seven Summits that will ultimately lead to a first ever feat for a Filipino to be part of an elite circle of climbing enthusiasts.