Earlier expeditions had attempted the mountain from Tibet, via the north face. However, this access was closed to western expeditions in 1950, after the Chinese took control over Tibet
about 28 people have been known to climb mount Everest
How many people attempt to climb Mount Everest every year?
yes they do
They are mountaineers.
People climb Mount Everest for the challenge, the adventure, fame, and to push themselves to the limit.
People go to Mount Everest to climb and try and reach its summit.
To reach the summit of Mount Everest can take anywhere between 4 to 8 weeks. You have to allow time for your body to acclimatize to the high altitude by climbing high then descending low, then you must wait for the right weather window to allow you to climb to the summit and back safely.
they died a very horrible death
Nobody climbed on Mount Everest during the 1940's as Tibet and Nepal did not allow any one to do so.
To reach the summit of Mount Everest can take anywhere between 4 to 8 weeks. You have to allow time for your body to acclimatize to the high altitude by climbing high then descending low, then you must wait for the right weather window to allow you to climb to the summit and back safely.
People want to climb Mount Everest for many reasons. The challenge. Sense of Achievement. Life Changing Experience.
20 people came to climb mount Everest