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Mountain and Rock Climbing
The history of mountaineering and rock climbing from the first explorations of the Alps to the conquest of Everest, including the siege tactics used on the Big Faces and the Big Rock and Ice Climbs of America's National Parks. The successes, failures and tragedies of this dangerous but exciting sport/pursuit.
960 Questions
What is the name first women reached the mt everst?
On the 16th 1975 May Junko Tabei from Japan became the first woman to reach the summit of the highest mountain in the world, Mount Everest.
Who is the indian who climbed on mount everest without oxygen?
Phu Dorjee was the first Indian to climb the Mt Everest without oxygen in 1984. He had earlier climbed it in 1965. He was awarded Padma Shri in 1965. He died in 1987 in the Kanchanjunga Expedition of Assam Rifles.
What happened on the Mt Everest expedition in 1996?
The 1996 Mount Everest disaster refers to the events of 10-11 May 1996, when 8 people were caught in a blizzard and died on Mount Everest during summit attempts. In the entire season, fifteen people died trying to reach the summit, making it the deadliest single year in Mount Everest's history. The disaster gained wide publicity and raised questions about the commercialization of Everest.
How does falling of a cliff feel like?
picture yourself walking along a forest road and all of a sudden you fall off a cliff! this is what it would feel like
What is called official summit for climbing any mountain?
The very peak of any mountain is considered to be the summit. But there are some summits that are the highest point that a person is able to climb to. So you might find yourself on the "summit" of a particular mountain and notice a 30 foot higher piece of the mountain that nobody except spiderman could hope to climb.
Who discovered Mount Everest and when?
In November 1847, Andrew Waugh, the British Surveyor General of India made several observations from the Sawajpore station at the east end of the Himalayas. Kangchenjunga was then considered the highest peak in the world, and with interest he noted a peak (Everest) beyond it, about 230 km (140 mi) away.
In 1856, Andrew Waugh announced Everest (then known as Peak XV) as 8,840 m (29,002 ft) high, after several years of calculations based on observations made by the Great Trigonometric Survey.
What are the roles in the Sherpa people in a climbing party?
There are many roles for a Sherpa who is emplyed in a climbing party on Mount Everest.
1: Cook
2: Carry loads to camps
3: Ice Fall Doctor
4: Rope Fixer
5: Help paying client to the summit
Is Mount Everest is between Nepal and China?
No. The tallest peak that we call Mt. Everest (8848 mtr.) is in Nepal. But its northern base is in Tibet, China, so it can be climbed from the Chinese side as well.
An agreement between Nepal and China states that Nepal will not ask the climbers for a permit from the government of Nepal even if they climb it from the northern side.
Mount Everest, the highest mountain in the world, can be found on the border of Nepal and Tibet in the Himalayan mountains.
You probably mean Mount Everest, and it is in Tibet, which politically speaking is now part of China, although many Tibetans do not agree.
What year did tezing climbed Mount Everest?
Tenzing Norgay reached the summit of Mount Everest in 1953.
How many people die from climbing half dome in yosemite?
about 1 or 2 a year. on average 15 people died in yosemite peryear.
How many people have successfully climbed Mount Everest in 2007?
During the year 2007 a total of 632 climbers reached the summit of the highest mountain in the world, Mount Everest. Of the 632 climbers that reached the top only 34 of them were woman.
What environmental problem has Mount Everest experienced?
See: What_are_some_environmental_issues_Mt_Everest_is_facing
"Mount Everest and the surrounding areas are facing severe deforestation due to the increase in tourist traffic. Pollution from poor waste management facilities taints the local water supply. On Mount Everest itself, trash has become a serious problem. The mountain has been given the nickname "the world's highest landfill." Discarded oxygen bottles, tins, medical syringes and bottles, tents, and corpses litter the mountains' most popular routes, particularly the South Ridge." - Special:Contributions
What is the highest point someone has climbed up to on Mount Everest?
The highest point that has been reached on Mount Everest is the summit.
What publicity did people climbing Everest in the 1920s get?
It got a lot of attention. No one had made it all the way up back then, so if you tried you were pretty popular.
How many people died in the 1980 erupton of mount sait helens?
The eruption on Mount St. Helens in 1980 killed 57 people, nearly 7,000 big game animals (deer, elk, and bear), and an estimated 12 million fish from a hatchery. It destroyed or extensively damaged over 200 homes, 185 miles (298 km) of highway and 15 miles (24 km) of railways.
What do you do if someone falls off an indoor rock climbing wall?
well you are harnessed in so if you fall usually it brings you down slowly but if it is manual then you just have to trust the person to catch you... but you can't really "fall" off a climbing wall
Who was the first person to summit mount Everest with out legs?
On 15 May 2006, after forty days of climbing, Mark Inglis became the first ever double amputee to reach the summit of Mount Everest.
Has Mark Pfetzer successfully summited Everest?
No. He failed both attempts at 25,000 feet and 26,000 feet
Who were tha first two brave people to summit its majestic peak in 1953?
they were isis m., jala b., kajanae t.,and diamond m.
What is the easiest eight-thousander?
Everest is clearly the hardest- coincidently it is the only one I have heard of! Other than that, the others seem easy because they aren't as high of elevation.
