Wim Hof is a Dutch man, commonly nicknamed Iceman. He holds nine world records including a world record for longest ice bath.[1] In 2007, he attempted, but failed, to climb Mount Everest wearing nothing but shorts.[2][3] He plans another attempt in 2008. Hof has been criticized for his stated justifications for this attempt, "Edmund Hillary's ascent of Mount Everest was a testament to human achievement, my climb of Mount Everest in my shorts will be a monument to the frivolous, decadent nature of modern society."[4]
References
- ^ Interview with Hof, BBC. Conducted in 2002 following his ice bath immersion.
- ^ "Dutch Iceman to climb Everest in shorts: It's all about the inner fire", MountEverest.net
- ^ "Everest climber falls short", The Age, May 29, 2007. Online copy
- ^ "Everest climb fuels commercialisation debate", Sydney Morning Herald, April 16, 2007.
