The first group of explorers to climb to the top of Mount Everest were the New Zealand team consisting of Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay. They completed it in May 1953.
Most expedition permits that allow them to climb Mount Everest lasts for 60 days.
In North America, Mount Rainier is probably the most challenging mountain to climb. Joining an expedition to scale it should be good training for Mount Everest.
Anyone can climb Mount Everest if you are over 16 and have high altitude climbing experience. Today most companys will not take anyone on unless you have experience and the money to pay for your part of the expedition.
on mount everest
The most common weather on Mount Everest is cold with snow showers.
The Sherpas from Nepal have had the most summits of Mount Everest.
Expedition Everest
You cant just go and climb Mount Everest, you need to buy a permit, have all the right gear, join an expedition and most importantly, have lots of high altitude climbing experience.
The most famous mountain in Asia would most likely be Mount Everest. Mount Everest is the tallest mountain in the world.
The most famous death on Mount Everest is that of George Mallory
Near the base of the North side of Mount Everest lies the Rongbuk Monastery, which has been called the "sacred threshold to Mount Everest, with the most dramatic views of the world.
Most mountaineers usually poo in a hole that has been dug in the ice not far from camp on Mount Everest.