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To date (end of 2017) there has been208 climbers who have climbed Mount Everest without using oxygen cylinders (tanks) and 8,098 who have used oxygen cylinders.
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Did Hillary climb Mt Everest without oxygen tanks?
Edmund Hillary used oxygen from tanks on his back when he climbed to the summit of Mount Everest.
How do people change Mount Everest?
Some people on mt Everest do some wacky things. They either climb and try to get to the top or maybe at the base, it`s good for sledding or sleigh rides.
How many oxygen tanks do you need to climb mount Everest?
5
Why do you need oxegyn tanks to climb Mount Everest?
Nearly all climbers on Mount Everest have oxygen tanks to help them breathe more easily because the higher you climb the less oxygen there is in the air.
Do you need a gas mask to climb Mt Everest?
Most people bring oxygen tanks with them because of the high altitude and the thinness of the air (the oxygen at the top of Mount Everest is about 1/3 that it is at sea level). But a very few people have made it to the top without them.
Is there oxygen on top of mount Everest?
The amount of O2 on top of Everest is limited and unless you are conditioned to the lack of it you can die from this. That's why a lot of climbers use tanks as the air is so thin
What is it when the atmosphere gets thinner?
The atmosphere gets thinner the higher you climb, which is why oxygen tanks are used by climbers scaling Mount Everest.
Has anyone got to the top of mount everest?
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Particles of air are closest together near?
Particles of air are closest together near the earth's surface. The higher one goes above the surface, the less dense the air becomes. This is why people often carry oxygen tanks when climbing mount everest.
What elevation increases oxygen content?
It is at sea level. The higher you climb from sea level, to reach the summit of Mount Everest (for example), the less oxygen is in the very thin air. This is why the majority of climbers of Mount Everest have to carry oxygen cylinders. Someone occasionally achieves the summit without oxygen tanks! Therefore, the higher the altitude, the thinner the oxygen in the air.
How heavy were the oxygen tanks that George Mallory use to climb mount Everest?
Back in 1924 oxygen tanks and the apparatus weighed a hefty 28LBS in weight for 3 Cylinders or 20LBS for 2 Cylinders. Today, 2014 1 Cylinder and apparatus weighs around 7/8LBS
How do human beings affect the environment around Mount Everest?
Well, the main problem of human activity is probably tourism, as climbers are leaving oxygen tanks, water bottles and food cans just about everywhere. Many people agree that Mount Everest was in a much healthier state before all the climbers came. After all, thousands of feet treading on the footpaths can't be good, can it? If you want more information, you can visit this website: http://adventure.howstuffworks.com/outdoor-activities/climbing/mt-everest-tourism2.htm
