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Editors Note: This isn't about the Philippines but is an interesting climbing story from this part of the world.

Mt. Shasta
 
CLIMBER TOPS SUMMIT SIX TIMES IN 24 HOURS

   A 40-year-old climber reached the summit of Mt Shasta (14,162 feet) for the sixth time in a 24-hour period Tuesday, braving darkness, high winds and nausea along the way.

   Robert Webb climbed 6,000 feet from a staging area at Horse Camp to the summit six times beginning a 1:30 p.m. Monday. In all, Webb ascended 36,000 feet, the equivalent of climbing from sea level to the summit of Mount Everest, plus nearly 7,000 feet.

   Webb was a bit weak-kneed but in good spirits when he arrived at his base camp after his final descent just after 3 p.m. Tuesday.

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