

Getting Everest Ready with Dr Jon Kedrowski
Jan 21, 2025
Dr. Jon Kedrowski, an adventure coach and expert mountaineer with a PhD in Environmental Geography, shares thrilling tales from his four Everest summits. He discusses the life-altering experiences of confronting nature's fury, including a near-miss with lightning and the chaos of the 2015 earthquake. Jon also dives into financing outdoor adventures creatively and emphasizes the importance of mental and physical training to succeed on climbs like Everest. His insights showcase resilience and preparation as essentials for adventurers.
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Early Mountain Adventures
- Jon Kedrowski grew up in Colorado, hiking and skiing from a young age.
- At 15, he climbed 14ers, sometimes with his brother, using basic guidebooks.
Lightning Strike
- While sleeping on mountain summits, Kedrowski learned to expect the unexpected, especially during monsoon season.
- He almost got struck by lightning, highlighting the importance of never letting your guard down.
First Everest Summit
- Kedrowski's first Everest expedition in 2012 involved unexpected teamwork and assistance from Sherpas.
- He summited with a seasoned Sherpa after initially turning back due to wind.