DETROIT LAKES (KDLM) – A Detroit Lakes man will take part in the first ever, all-black American expedition to the peak of Mount Everest.
Eddie Taylor, who grew up in Detroit Lakes is one of nine climbers who will attempt to reach the top of Everest next year.
“Not a lot of people who look like me have been up there, and I think for someone looking to do that, not seeing someone who looks like themselves out there, really makes things harder,” Taylor said in an interview with FOX 9 in the Twin Cities.
Taylor says he’ll spend the next few months training for the high altitude climb before the 70-day expedition begins next March.
Latest News
Senior Republican close to Trump criticizes Biden's arms holdup in speech to Israeli parliament
Elise Stefanik, a House Republican leader seen as a candidate to be Donald Trump’s running mate, delivered a speech before Israel’s parliament in which she criticized President Joe Biden’s approach to the war in Gaza
12h ago
Power restored to most affected by deadly Houston storm, with the rest by Wednesday
Houston area residents affected by deadly storms last week that left at least seven dead have finally received some good news
1h ago
Plan to boost Uber and Lyft driver pay in Minnesota advances in state Legislature
A plan to boost pay for Uber and Lyft drivers in Minnesota has advanced in the state Legislature
1h ago
Xander Schauffele wins PGA Championship for his first major and sets scoring record for majors
Xander Schauffele wins PGA Championship for his first major and sets scoring record for majors
1h ago