Bui Van Ngoi – One of the first Vietnamese person to conquer Mt Everest
Bui Van Ngoi
By: Zara Nguyen
Bui Van Ngoi Born : 1984 (30 years old now, He is still alive in 2014) • From : Vietnam • Gender: Male • Single (He is not married) • Good at sport • Has strong will, never gives up • Good teamwork •
Why he wanted to climb Mt Everest •
Firstly, Bui Van Ngoi, a college student and sports athlete that would like to attend the competition to increase his curiosity about being a part of a television program.
• Secondly, after some trainings, he changed his mind, from curiosity to the triumph of conquering the highest mountain. He took one year off school to finish the program.
The Trainings • Bui Van Ngoi was 24 years old when he conquer Mt Everest. • In order to join in the Vietnamese team, he had to show his strength and skills to survive in extreme tough weather. • After that he attended 5 training stages, from the top of Vietnam to the top of the world. • He took six months practicing.
Equipment & clothing : Foot wear : • • • • • •
Climbing Boots Cold Weather Boots Running Boots Sport Sandals Lightweight hiking boots lightweight socks
Clothing : • • • • • •
lightweight long underwear short sleeved shirt thick jacket long sleeved shirt waterproof jacket & pant thick pants
Head Gear & Hand Gear: • • • • •
Liner Glove Windstopper fleece glove Mittens with liners Sun hat Face mask
Accessories: • Sunglasses • Ski goggles • Headlamp • Spare Batteries
Equipment: • Ice axe • Webbing • Rappel Device • Ascender
Camping Gear: • Back bag • Swiss army knife • Sleeping bag • Tent
And finally the most important a First-Aid kit so you can heal your self.
Difficulties
• • • • • •
Weather Food Sleeping Breathing Walking Carrying his own belongings • Heavy equipment
The journey to the top
He had to pass successfully 6 stages and get higher and higher to get to the top. There were about 45 people, gradually, they have to stop because their health condition.
The Champion
Some climbers in the Vietnamese Team.
Bui Van Ngoi was the first to summit the Mt Everst. The other two Vietnamese people arrived a day later.
Short Quiz Who was the explorer I researched? a)Thanh Bui b)Bac Ho c) Bui Van Ngoi Get 1 right have a house point.
How old was Bui Van Ngoi when he conquered Mt Everest?
a) 18 b) 29 c) 24
How many training stages did Bui Van Ngoi have to attend ?
a) 6 b) 2 c) 5
Mini Dictionary Conquer: To deal or achieve something. E.g. He has finally
conquered his fear of rats. Gradually: A slow period of time or distance. E.g. Gradually, she
realized that she wasn’t telling the truth. Increase: To make something larger in amount or size. E.g.
Yesterday it was 43 degrees but today was 45 degrees the temperature increased today. Mt: Mountain Triumph: A very great success at your target or a big victory. Condition: A particular state that someone or something is in.
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