Corps de Garde Mauritius

Mauritian hopes to conquer Everest

Friday, May 13 was Jaysen Arumugum’s 42nd day on his 69-day Everest quest. The British mountaineer of Mauritian origin is hoping to conquer the world’s highest peak between May 18 and 30. Arumugum, 34, decided to take up the challenge on February 7, but began his journey on April 2. If successful, he will be [...]

14 May 2011, The Independent Daily