Willie Benegas

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Willie Benegas is a renowned mountain climber of Argentinian-American descent, having scaled peaks for over 25 years. [1] Among his notable achievements, Benegas has successfully summited Mount Everest and Aconcagua a dozen times and has also climbed several volcanos in Guatemala. [2] Originally hailing from Argentina, Benegas now resides in Utah. In 2005, while serving as a guide for Mountain Madness, Benegas earned a reputation as a well-respected and affable presence at EBC (Everest Base Camp), often offering assistance to fellow climbers. [3] In addition to his feats on Everest and Aconcagua, Benegas has also climbed several other Himalayan mountains, including Manaslu, Cho Oyu, and Makalu. [4] In an interview with one of his fellow Everest climbers, Benegas recounted how he cautiously entered the "dead bodies tent" to help with saving the life of a man who others had given up hope on. [5] Despite the man suffering from severe injuries and fluid in his lungs, Benegas was able to create an airway and rally a group of Sherpas to assist in carrying him down the mountain. The man was successfully evacuated by helicopter the following day, after the 2015 Mount Everest avalanches.

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Everest summits: (13 times) [6] [7]

Famous quotes

“If I think it’s too dangerous, we go with my opinion. If you think it’s too dangerous, even if I’m your guide, I will go with your opinion. If you aren’t feeling comfortable, always speak your mind.” [15]

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