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Naomi Uemura

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The Resume

    (February 12, 1941-circa February 13, 1984)
    Born in Hidaka, Japan
    Part of the first Japanese expedition to climb Mt. Everest
    Made the first solo climbs of Mt. McKinley, Kilimanjaro and Mount Blanc
    First person to reach the North Pole alone (May 1, 1978)
    Disappeared the day after becoming the first person to climb Mt. McKinley solo during winter

Why he might be annoying:

    Since he had supplies air dropped along his route, some have questioned whether his trek to the North Pole was truly 'solo.'
    His reputation may have contributed to his death, with one rescue pilot admitting, 'If it were anybody else, we'd have somebody on the mountain already.'
    Because of his name, his accomplishments are sometimes included on lists of feminist triumphs.

Why he might not be annoying:

    He initially took up mountain climbing to improve his self-confidence.
    He considered quitting twice during his North Pole trek, but wrote, 'What drove me to continue was the thought of countless people who had helped and supported me.'
    Although known for his solitary adventures, he was described as having 'a deep interest in everyone he met.'

Credit: C. Fishel


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Year In Review:

    In 2023, Out of 3 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 8 Votes: 12.50% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 8 Votes: 37.50% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 24 Votes: 83.33% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 14 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 4 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 12 Votes: 41.67% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 8 Votes: 62.50% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 91 Votes: 57.14% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 63 Votes: 61.90% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 15 Votes: 53.33% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 9 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 20 Votes: 35.00% Annoying
    In 2010, Out of 22 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2009, Out of 26 Votes: 57.69% Annoying
    In 2008, Out of 21 Votes: 42.86% Annoying
    In 2007, Out of 48 Votes: 50.0% Annoying