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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.
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What was Alain Robert famous for?
Alain Robert was famous for scaling skyscrapers without using any climbing equipment except for a small bag of chalk and a pair of climbing shoes. For more information check out Wikipedia.
What nationality is Tenzing Norgay?
He was a nepali by birth born in north nepal he ran away from his house once to Katmandu later to Darjeling India
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 old was John Hunt when he climbed Mount Everest?
The leader of the 1953 British Mount Everest Expedition was 43 years old.
How do they cook on Mount Everest?
They cook using small gas stoves. It takes a long time to cook or even boil water on Mount Everest due to the altitude.
Who summited Everest after Hillary and Norgay?
The next climbers to reach the summit of Mount Everest after Hillary and Norgay were members of the Swiss expedition in 1956, they were:
Jurg Marmet
Ernst Schmied
Adolf Reist
Hansrudolf von Gunten
What is more expensive scuba diving or rock climbing?
Scuba diving, as the equipment is so expensive, and it is expensive getting to a given location, from a boat, to dive. It's the 2nd most expensive fun (behind skydiving) you'll ever have.
Yes they are all in danger of being pulled down if one falls.
They rope themselves together so that they will not be separated and lost on the mountain, also if one falls then there will be about five other people who will be able to grip onto the mountain and stop the fall.
Who are the indian mountainer who climb averest?
A.S Cheema was the first Indian climber to reach the summit of Mount Everest, he did so on the 20th May 1965.
How many fatalities still remain on Mount Everest?
There are around 200 bodies on the slopes of Mount Everest. Some are visable while others are buried by snow
What are the dangers of climbing a mountain?
There are many threats encountered in mountain climbing, and any of them could increase exponentially with increased elevation (height of the mountain).
- Injury (or death) from a fall, including those caused by slips or by wind
- Injury or suffocation from rocks, ice, or snow falling on you
- Injury from exertion (heart, muscles)
- Injuries from temperature extremes (mainly hypothermia and frostbite)
- Injuries related to breathing thinner air (heart, lungs, muscles, brain)
- Effects of untreated illnesses, or lack of medical care
- Vision loss from glare (snowblindness)
- Lack of food (and on some mountains, water)
- Equipment-related injuries
- Drowning
- Accidental, negligent, or intentional injury by other climbers
- Some of the dangerous conditions are avalanches, rockfalls, earthquakes*, ice storms, dust storms, and flash floods. Physical effects can include frostbite, hypothermia, heat stroke, dehydration, and cramps. Storms can reduce climbing visibility, and bright sunshine can cause temporary snowblindness.
- If a climber is trapped on a mountain, or lost, starvation is a possibility. Those taking medications may run out if a climb takes longer than anticipated.
- At high elevations, altitude sickness can lead to lethargy, poor judgment, or disorientation.
- Arguments, fights, or other actions that can be harmful anywhere else may be fatal on a mountain, where there is no immediate medical care. Decisions by a group leader may imperil everyone, or an individual may imperil other climbers dependent on him.
This is not a complete list but encompasses most of the main dangers of mountaineering. Experienced climbers will usually have encountered most of them.
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* In 2009, there was a Richter 6.1 earthquake at a Himalayan glacier called Satopanth while people were climbing the mountains around it.
Has anyone ever climbed to the top of Everest and come back down alive?
Yes, several people do each year.
What are the benefits of rock climbing?
IT is a good way to stay in shape and its great exercise but mostly it is very fun.
Addition:
Rock climbing is a sport that can change a person's way of life in many ways.
Often when people travel after discovering rock climbing, they are going to destinations to rock climb instead of seeing the tourist resorts. It can also lead to many different areas of this sport including scrambling, ice-climbing, canyoneering, bouldering competitions, etc.
Physically, rock climbing can build a lot of strength in parts of the body that most workouts and sports can't give you. This consists mostly hand and arm. If one sticks to gym climbing, the cardiovascular system is one part of the physical experience that gym climbing does not help. However, most mountaineering is very cardiovascularly intensive.
Rock climbing and mountaineering can give a person the skills to see parts of the world and be places that would have been impossible for them to be safely before.
How many people would you see climbing mount Everest if you were Hillary or norgay?
Hillary and Norgay only saw other members from their expedition while climbing on Mount Everest as there were no other teams on the mountain at the same time.
Is is possibale to ski down Mount Everest?
It is impossible. Too rocky and too high. Too steep as well.
Where does snow come from on Mount Everest?
The snow that is on Mount Everest has fallen from the sky.
What are the festivals of sherpa?
There are many festivals of the Shepa people, but the most common one is Mani Rindu. Its where everyone comes together in a masked dance, and display the colorful aspects of the Sherpa religious culture.
well it depends. are you a good hiker. I would probably say hard.
On May 29, 1953, Tenzing Norgay and teammate Edmund Hillary reached the summit of Mt. Everest. Tenzing received instant acclaim for his unprecedented achievement. He quickly became a global ambassador for the Sherpa people
Born: 1914. This is an approximation based on the Tibetan lunar calendar. At the time of Tenzing's birth, the Sherpas did not keep written birth records.
Birthplace: Tsa-chu, Nepal.
Raised in: Thami, Nepal (a village near the border of Tibet, and close to Mt. Everest).
Family: One of 13 children.
Languages: Spoke seven languages, but never learned how to write.
Work: 1933 moved to Darjeeling, India, to work as a trekking porter.
War Years: Indian army ski instructor.
Everest Trips:1935 - First expedition, accompanying Eric Shipton. 1953 - Reaches summit at age 39.
After Everest: Opened mountaineering school in Darjeeling, India, to train other locals as mountaineering guides.
Died: May 9, 1986.
the first man who ever climbb the Everest . he was tth serpa of Mr Hillary when Mr Hillary climb Mount Everest. so i think he was the man who ever climb the mount Everest.
Why does it take longer to boil an egg on nthe top of Mt Everest versus at sea level?
It should take virtually no time to boil an egg atop Mt. Everest, as the air is less dense (it is higher up) so there is less pressure keeping the water from undergoing a phase change and boiling.
