Ed Webster, the Everest heroic of 1988 passes away at the age of 66

Dream Wanderlust | Nov 30 , 2022

Ed Webster, a compassionate climber, passed away at 66. He was part of a group of leading climbers who documented all their climbing heroics then, in now classic guidebooks, such as Rock Climbs in the White Mountains of New Hampshire and Climbing in the Magic Islands to the Lofoten Islands of Arctic Norway.

With American Robert Anderson, Canadian Paul Teare, and Brit Stephen Venables, Webster made the first ascent of the Kangshung Face on Everest – considered one of the most challenging peaks in the range. During this expedition, Webster led the way with no food for four days while Venables became the first Briton to summit Everest without oxygen in 1988

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Webster was also an accomplished photographer. His work was featured in Rock & Ice, Rolling Stone, and the New York Times.

He was the recipient of several coveted awards. The awards are the American Mountain Foundation’s 1988 Seventh Grade Award for outstanding achievements in mountaineering; the American Alpine Club’s 1990 Literary Award; and the American Alpine Club’s 1994 David H. Soules Award for saving the life of a fellow climber

Ed Webster (gripped.com)