The canonical answer is "Because it is there."
Everest is the highest point on Earth, so undoubtedly a lot of people simply want to be able to say that they have stood at what is, in a very real sense, the top of the world.
How many people attempt to climb Mount Everest every year?
In the Mount Everest climbing season of 2009 there was 462 climbers who reached the summit.
There are many reasons why people attempt to climb Mount Everest, the highest mountain on earth, some of them are: For the adventure Life changing experience For charity Sense of achievement To push yourself to the limit
People go to Mount Everest to climb and try and reach its summit.
George Mallory attempted to climb Mount Everest in 1921, 1922 and 1924
yes they do
They are mountaineers.
There are many reasons why you should not attempt to climb Mount Everest, the highest mountain on earth, some of them are: The risks involved It cost a lot of money You may die
George Mallory first attemptto climb Mount Everest was in 1921, he went back again in 1922 and 1924.
about 28 people have been known to climb mount Everest
20 people came to climb mount Everest
Thousands have tried and failed to climb Mount Everest over the years. Around 200 have died on the mountain.