From Byrd Polar and Climate Research Center:
"Dr. Lonnie Thompson was recently photographed by Jay Kolsch for REI's Uncommon Path magazine. In his interview, Lonnie described his time collecting over 7000 meters of ice cores for climate research, spending a collective 4 years above 18,000 ft, and becoming the record-holder for highest elevation climbed with a transplanted heart. Find the article 'This Is Not a Drill' written by Mary Anne Potts here: http://ow.ly/7Udq50AkOOi
Story Editor: Mark Jannot"