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# Eric Shipton

(1907–1977)   Explorer

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Eric Shipton was an explorer.

## Quick Facts About Eric Shipton

Born August 1, 1907

Died March 28, 1977

Profession Explorer

## About Eric Shipton

British explorer (1907–1977)... \| Eric Earle Shipton, CBE, was an English Himalayan mountaineer.

##  Quotes by Eric Shipton

> [Er, I say, are you going to be able to get me out?](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/eric-shipton/er-i-say-are-you-going-to-be-able-to-get-me-out/)

[Eric Shipton](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/eric-shipton/)

[Able](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/able/)

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> [The most important thing about expedition food is that there is some](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/eric-shipton/the-most-important-thing-about-expedition-food-is-that-there-is-some/)

[Eric Shipton](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/eric-shipton/)

[Adventure](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/adventure/)

[Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/500/eric-shipton-78045_adventure_the-most-important-thing-about-expeditio_1954798.png)

> [There are few treasures of more lasting worth than the experiences of a way of life that is in itself wholly satisfying.…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/eric-shipton/there-are-few-treasures-of-more-lasting-worth-than-the-experiences-of/)

[Eric Shipton](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/eric-shipton/)

[Catastrophe](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/catastrophe/)

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