Mt Everest
By Grant Ernzen
Records
- Temba Tsheri [Nepal] was 15 when she reached the summit on May 22, 2001
- Sherman Bull was the oldest person to summit everest at 64 years old on May 25, 2001
- Pemba Dorjee holds the fastest time to climb Mt. Everest at 8 hours and 10 minutes I can see why
Temba Tsheri
youngest person to summit everest
Sherman Bull
oldest person to summit
Pemba Dorjee
fastest climber
Fun Facts
- the very first american assent was done by James Whittaker on May 1, 1963
- the country of Nepal has had the most deaths
- about 200 dead bodies are still on Mt. Everest
- there has been only one climber to climb all sides of Mt Everest-Kushang Sherpa
Routes
Equipment Needed
- climbing boots [oversized]
- zip up heavy jacket
- high quality pants
- head lamp
- ski goggles
- gloves
- glacer crampons
- harness
- ice ax
- glacer rope
- sleeping bags
- big and small tent
- compas/GPS
- two titanium burners
- matches/lighters
- water purifier
- duffle bags
Companies/Organizations
- Alpine Ascents
- Mountain Trip
- Mountain Madness
- RMI
- International Mt Guides
- SummitClimb
Legal Aspects of Mt Everest
You Need-
- Passport
- Passport Pictures
- And a letter of recommendation
History
Named after Sir George Everest-general of India
Formed about 60,000,000 years ago
Impact on Chines Economy
Prices can go from $40,000 to $200,000 per person
Also brings tourism money into China
Location
Mt Everest is located at South Western border of China