Mount Everest is the tallest mountain in the world and part of the Seven Summits. Over 3,100 climbers from over 20 countries have made over 5,100 recorded ascents, with over 220 recorded deaths. Notable ascents include the first official summit by Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay, and the oldest and youngest climbers. There are […]
Over 200 climbers have died attempting to summit Mount Everest, with their bodies left on the mountain as landmarks. Many climbers are inexperienced, and the area above 26,000 feet is known as the “death zone” due to low oxygen levels. As of 2014, more than 200 of the climbers who have attempted to summit Everest, […]
