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
George Mallory last climbed on Mount Everest on the 8th June 1924.
George Mallory attempted to climb Mount Everest in 1921, 1922 and 1924
maybe nobody knows
to reach to the top and it was a big achievement
It was George Mallory who when asked why he wanted to climb Mount Everest said 'because it is there'.
There are many articles about the mystery of Mallory and Irvine's last climb on Mount Everest. Read the 2 articles at the links given.
George Mallory first expedition to Mount Everest was in 1921, then he went back again in 1922 and 1924.
He wants to climb mt Everest He said "Because its there"
Edmund Hillary first climbed Everest in 1953
George Mallory would of been familiar with Mount Everest on his last climb in 1924 because he had been there on the British 1921 and 1922 expeditions.
George Mallory first attemptto climb Mount Everest was in 1921, he went back again in 1922 and 1924.
George Mallory attempted to climb Mount Everest in 1921, 1922, and 1924. However, it is uncertain if he reached the summit during his 1924 expedition, as he disappeared during the descent and his body was not found until 1999.