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Father Climbs Everest to Honor Late Daughter Kezia

10/8/2025

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Rob Mason, a father, climbed Mount Everest to honor his daughter Kezia, who died in 2022.
A severe snowstorm hit the Tibetan side during the ascent.
The storm buried campsites, prompting rescue on Tibet's eastern slope.
Mason described it as sobering.
The trek raised £20,000 for Kezia’s Fund, placing a green heart on a prayer flag at Everest Base Camp.

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Story summary

Rob Mason, a father, climbed Mount Everest to honor his daughter Kezia, who died in 2022.
A severe snowstorm hit the Tibetan side during the ascent.
The storm buried campsites, prompting rescue on Tibet's eastern slope.
Mason described it as sobering.
The trek raised £20,000 for Kezia’s Fund, placing a green heart on a prayer flag at Everest Base Camp.