Rolex vs. Smiths: Which Watch Summited Everest in 1953? Putting a Controversy to Rest
It's commonly-accepted knowledge that there was a Rolex on the summit of Everest in 1953. In reality, this feat was the swansong of a now-defunct English brand, Smiths.
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Discovering Rakchham, a Hidden Himalayan Paradise, with a new Bouldering Guidebook
Nestled deep in the dramatic Kinnaur district of Himachal Pradesh, India, the village of Rakchham sits quietly in the northern Indian Himalaya—off the beaten path but offering one of the most breathtaking climbing backdrops on Earth.