This Week in Outdoor History: Great Barrier Reef and the 2007 Everest Award Winners

Filed in archive Outdoor News on June 11, 2007

Apart from the record breaking summits on Everest last week, not much happened this month in outdoor history. However, I would like to highlight the winners of the 2007 Everest Awards, also known as the "Oscars of the Outdoor Industry" - who, no doubt, will probably make history in their respected areas of expertise - followed by a significant bits of outdoor history.

Congratulations to all of the winners!

Male Trail Runner of the Year: Karl Meltzer

Female Trail Runner of the Year: Darcy Africa

Male Mountain Biker of the Year: Chris Eatough

Female Mountain Biker of the Year: Pua Sawicki

Female Paddler of the Year: Tanya Faux

Male Paddler of the Year: Eric Jackson

Male Climber of the Year: Chris Sharma

Female Climber of the Year: angie Payne

Male Multi-Sport Athlete of the Year: Michael Tobin

Female Multi-Sport of the Year: Melanie McQuaid

Expedition of the Year: Tie between Chris Davenport - Ski the 14ers (skied Colorado's 54 tallest peaks in one season) and Kit Deslauriers -Seven Summits (first person to ski from the peaks of the 7 summits)

June 11, 1770: Capt. James Cook discovered the Great Barrier Reef off Australia.

June 17, 1885: The Statue of Liberty arrived in New York City aboard the French ship Isere.
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