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“It is not the mountains we conquer, but ourselves” – Sir Edmund Hillary.
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“It is not the mountains we conquer, but ourselves” – Sir Edmund Hillary.
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This month, 18-year-old Lucy Westlake became the youngest American woman to summit Mt Everest – and that’s not even her first world record.
In early April, the Full Circle Everest team arrived in Nepal to begin their ascent of Mt Everest, and some five weeks later, they reached the top, becoming the first all-Black expedition to summit the world’s tallest peak – and nearly doubling the number of Black climbers ever to do so.
The image of the mountaineer, confronting adversity to claim the summit, has recently taken a few knocks. When Nepali mountaineer Nirmal Purja posted a photo on Twitter of the queues he encountered while ascending and descending Everest on 22 May, it triggered a media avalanche.
The Himalayan range, topped by 29,035-foot Mount Everest, the tallest mountain in the world, is one of the largest and most distinct geographic features on the earth’s surface. This majestic range, running northwest to southeast, stretches 1,400 miles and varies in width between 140 miles and 200 miles. It crosses or abuts five different countries—India, Nepal, Pakistan, Bhutan, and the People’s Republic of China—serving as the origin for three major rivers: the Indus, Ganges, and Tsampo-Bramhaputra. Moreover, it boasts over 100 mountains that soar beyond 23,600 feet.
The summit of the world’s tallest mountain has been the ultimate challenge for climbers for over a century. Who were the five greatest Everest climbers of all time? While other climbers have ascended the mountain more often, these climbers have made their mark in the history of Everest mountaineering.
Think you know everything there is to know about the world’s tallest peak? Think again! We have seven little-known facts about Mt. Everest that are sure to give you a new perspective on this iconic mountain, which remains an alluring destination for adventure travelers, trekkers, and climbers even in the 21st century.
The flight to Lukla is considered one of the most dangerous flights in the world. The danger stems from the landing strip at Lukla Airport, which has one of the shortest runways, measuring only 525 meters (1,729 feet) long, and is situated at one of the highest altitudes, at 9,334 ft (2,845 m). Coupled with the steep slope of the runway perched on the edge of a mountain, it’s no surprise that Lukla is recognized as the most hazardous airport globally.
Nepal is a beautiful country. When hiking through the Himalayas, we were mesmerized by the astounding beauty around us. Every corner we turned was one breathtaking view after another.