Expedition guidelines, Mount everest expedition plan, including information on environment, climate, equipment, physiological demands, medical considerations, preparation and training.
Date Submitted: 08/05/2004 14:47:51
Category: / Recreation & Sports / Tourism
Length: 10 pages (2761 words)
Category: / Recreation & Sports / Tourism
Length: 10 pages (2761 words)
Introduction.
Standing at 8848m above sea level, Mount Everest is the highest mountain in the world. Humans have tried to conquer Everest since the early 1900's however it was not until the 29th May 1953 that Sir Edmond Hillary, John Hunt and Tenzing Norgay officially reached the summit. George Mallroy was said to have climbed Mount Everest in 1924 however there is still controversy whether or not he succeeded. The first woman ever to climb Everest was …
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