Mount Everest 2011 Records
During the 2011 climbing season there have been some amazing and incredible records that have happened on the slopes of the highest mountain in the world, Mount Everest. Here we will look at just a few of them.
Tips to Stay Safe on Mount Everest
Before you start your expedition up Mount Everest there are quite a lot safety rules you must abide by, some are pretty obvious like make sure you and the rest of your party have suitable experience, but others you might not think of that may make all the difference during your climb.
Geology Of Mount Everest
The three formations, or units, which make up the geology of Mount Everest are divided into sections. Geologists have named these, from the bottom to the summit respectively, the Rongbuk Formation, the North Col Formation and the Qomolangma Formation. These sections, or units, are divided by a low-angle fault, or a ‘detachment’, each one being forced over the next to form a, sort of, zigzag pattern.
5 Reasons to Climb Mount Everest
1. Charities – Climbing Mount Everest is obviously going to get lot of attention, both from the media and also members of your local community. Why is this a good thing? Well, if you are climbing for a charity then you are going to gain more exposure, which, in turn, will mean more donations to the charity that you are climbing for. Due to the fact that climbing Everest is such a huge feat, more people are going to be interested in what you are planning to do, and they will want to know all about it.
Tips on How You Can Train to Conquer Mount Everest
Many people have attempted to climb the highest peak of the world, Mount Everest. A few of them have been successful while others were not. There a few things you should do before embarking upon your mountaineering dream. You have to prepare yourself for this adventurous feat. First, you must have the proper frame of mind. This is important because one cannot truly enjoy the experience and achieve it if attention is divided and only a part of you wants it done. You need to have a very good reason to attempt a summit, at least a very good reason for yourself. That good reason will make your motivation peak. You should be mentally ready to conquer Mount Everest.
Sherpa’s Working on Mount Everest
If you ask anyone what does a ‘Sherpa’ do in the Himalayas most will probably say that it is a local person who is employed by an expedition company to carry their bags and equipment up and down high mountains such as Mount Everest.
How High is Mount Everest?
We all know that Mount Everest is the highest mountain in the world but over the years it has been measured many times using the latest available technology at the time giving slightly different results. In 1856 Andrew Waugh declared Peak XV as it was called in those days to be 29,002 feet high based on his computations and observations through Great Trigonometric Survey.
The Khumbu Icefall
The Khumbu Icefall is located just above Base Camp at approximately 18,000 feet on the south side of Mount Everest in Nepal. The icefall is regarded as one of the most dangerous stages of the South Col route that takes you to the summit of Mount Everest.
Frostbite at High Altitude
Frostbite is an injury which happens in extreme cold conditions i.e. at a temperature of zero degrees Celsius or below. In medical terms frostbite is known as congelatio. The injury happens because of the freezing of the tissues of the affected parts. The most affected parts are fingers, chin, toes, nose, cheeks and earlobes. The skin tissues and the blood vessels in the extreme cold conditions get damaged and this is what results in a frostbite.
Mount Everest – The Death Zone
Mount Everest the highest mountain in the world attracts many climbers from around the world to try and reach her lofty summit. Safety on a mountain like Mount Everest is paramount, one mistake and it could be the last thing you do.
