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The Fine Alpine Post

There are men who continue to leave their mark on the history of Himalayan climbing. British climber Kenton Cool is one of them. 

The Independent

Kenton Cool broke his own record to climb the world’s highest mountain.

BBC

British mountaineer Kenton Cool has scaled Mount Everest for the 19th time, breaking his own record for the most climbs up the world’s tallest mountain by a non-Sherpa.

Metro

Kenton Cool reached the 29,032ft peak for the 19th time this morning, the most times a non-Sherpa has ever achieved that feat.

The New York Post

British climber Kenton Cool makes 19th ascent of Mount Everest, most by a non-Sherpa.

The Times

Cool, 48, reached the summit of the 8,849-metre (29,032ft) peak overnight on Saturday with Rebecca Louise, a fitness entrepreneur who was completing the feat for the first time.

The Guardian

A British man has claimed the record for the most ascents of Mount Everest by a foreigner after standing on the summit of the world’s tallest mountain for the 16th time.

ITV News

Kenton tells ITV News that standing on top of the world is ‘amazing’ and that Everest is ‘a very special mountain and a fun mountain to climb’.

BBC News

Kenton describes his climb to the top of the world with a full moon lighting his way and the sun coming up just as he arrived at the summit.

The Telegraph

A mountaineer once told he would never walk again unaided after shattering both his heels has scaled Mount Everest for a record-breaking 16th time, the highest number by a non-Sherpa.

Sky News

Kenton says that they had the ‘perfect’ day to summit. He describes the full moon, clear skies and stars all over the place. He adds that he’s got ‘more Everests left’ in him.

Financial Times

Kenton’s most trusted piece of equipment…. Stripey, his lucky toy mouse

The Guardian

Paul Oakenfold and Kenton will host the ‘highest party on Earth’ in April 2017 for charity and help fundraise for the people of Nepal

The Telegraph

Kenton discusses his early climbing career, from the lows (1996 injury) to the highs (climbing Everest with Sir Ranulph Fiennes)

Independent

Kenton talks about the views from the top of Everest and the people and cultures he has come to love in the Himalayas

Adventure Magazine

Kenton features on the front cover of Adventure Travel Magazine

Kenton talks about some of the greatest adventures he has had in the mountains

Independent

Kenton climbing with his inspiration – ‘Sir Ran’ and climbing The Eiger

BBC News

Never settling with average, Kenton finds new opportunities for motivation

Mirror

Kenton’s inspiring 3G tweet makes Twitter headlines

The Gentleman’s Journal

Kenton talks to journalist Patrick Tillard about his upcoming Everest expedition

BBC News

BBC break the news of Kenton’s 12th successful summit

Evening Standard

Kenton teams up with the inspiring charity – The Dispossessed Fund to raise awareness

CNN

CNN talk to Kenton about the recent tragedies on Everest

Escapism Magazine

Jounalist Patrick Tillard is taken on a unique adventure into Switzerland

Sidetracked

Kenton talks with John Summerton about his love for Everest and what motivates him for the future

Country Life Magazine

Ideas to inspire you to get into adventure

Evening Standard

Kenton Cool takes three Hackney teenagers on an inspiring, motivational and life-changing experience in Snowdonia