It was nice to see there was a feature on him, on the main BBC news last night. 25-9-2020
They also interviewed one of his sons, who was full of admiration for his father's Nepalese charity work.
Apart from Ray Mears, who was an out and out Gent, Doug Scott will always live long in my memory, as a proper gentleman, showing true warmth to a total stranger, in awe of his achievements.
How many times must these famous mountaineer's get pestered or asked for autographs.
Some famous personalities dislike it, and openly show their displeasure, of, OH not another idiot trying to get my autograph, or talk on a subject they have little knowledge about.
Not Doug Scott, he was really down to earth, and was about the only famous Himalayan climber who made me feel welcome and important.
His warm personality must have been the reason the BBC chose to mention him and his exploits on prime time tv.
High altitude climbing on the big peaks, is a very specialist area, not to everyones taste or interest, so it was pleasing to see Doug get a mention on national tv