Colorado Adventurer Michael Gardner's Final Ascent: A Tragic Ending in the Peaks of Nepal
American adventure athlete and Colorado native, Michael Gardner, tragically died during a mountain climbing expedition in Nepal's Jannu East mountain. His climbing partner, Sam Hennessey, survived the incident. Born into a family of climbers, Gardner's life was greatly shaped by mountains, an influence that stemmed from his father who also perished in a climbing accident in 2008. Gardner was remembered as a humble and passionate adventurer who continually pushed the boundaries of his sport.
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