Tag: Mount Everest
What is the Seven Summits Mountaineering Challenge?
The Seven Summits refers to the highest mountain on each of the seven continents. Climbing all of them is considered one of the ultimate...
Has the Hillary Step Disappeared?
The Hillary Step is one of the most iconic features on Mount Everest. Located just below the summit at around 8,770 meters, this near-vertical...
What is it Really Like at Everest Base Camp?
Perched at 17,500 feet, Everest Base Camp sits in a harsh environment where the human body struggles to survive. But during April and May,...
Is The Everest Tourism Industry The Height of Recklessness?
For many people, summitting Mount Everest is the ultimate bucket list challenge. It isn’t hard to see why - Everest is the highest point...
