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If you are thinking about climbing Mount Everest then you will probably already be aware that there is a lot of equipment that you are going to have to buy or rent. What many people do not realize is that this is not only going to cost you a lot of money, but also that many people are totally unaware of the sheer volume of things that they need before they start their expedition.
Take a look at the lit of gear needed at the link given
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How Everest mountain climbers prepare for their expidition?
Climbers usually prepare for there Mount Everest expedition by climbing slighty smaller mountains to help there body gry use to the high altitude.
Why mount Everest is called as junkyard?
Mount Everest use to be called a junk yard because of the amount of rubbish climbers use to leave behind on the mountain. Today this has improved a lot with teams going there just to bring rubbish down.
Is there oxygen on top of mount Everest?
The amount of O2 on top of Everest is limited and unless you are conditioned to the lack of it you can die from this. That's why a lot of climbers use tanks as the air is so thin
How does a mountain climber use his ropes?
Mountain climbers use different types of climbing ropes depending on the types of mountain they climb with. Expedition climbing like mount Everest for example has fixed ropes that are readily available for climbers.
Do people take oxygen up Mount Everest?
Climbers use bottled oxygen on Mount Everest to help them breathe more easily because the higher you climb the less oxygen there is. At the summit of Mount Everest there is approximately 33% of the oxygen that is available at sea level.
What challenges do climbers face at the bottom of Mount Everest, and how do they overcome them to reach the summit?
Climbers at the bottom of Mount Everest face challenges such as extreme weather conditions, high altitude sickness, and physical exhaustion. To overcome these obstacles, climbers undergo rigorous training, acclimatization, and use specialized equipment like oxygen tanks. They also rely on experienced guides and teamwork to reach the summit successfully.
Why is it hard to breathe at high altitudes?
Climbers use bottled oxygen on Mount Everest to help them breathe more easily because the higher you climb the less oxygen there is. At the summit of Mount Everest there is approximately 33% of the oxygen that is available at sea level.
On top of mt Everest the air is much thinner than at the bottom?
The air at the summit of Mount Everest is thinner that at Base Camp. It is that thin 99% of climbers use supplementry oxygen to help them breathe.
What is the altitude of Camp 4 on Mount Everest, and how does it impact climbers attempting to reach the summit?
Camp 4 on Mount Everest is located at an altitude of approximately 26,000 feet. This high altitude poses significant challenges for climbers due to the thin air, extreme cold, and increased risk of altitude sickness. Climbers must acclimatize properly and use supplemental oxygen to increase their chances of reaching the summit safely.
What happens to waste on mount Everest?
Any waste, human and food, is brought down off the mountain by the expedition teams. Mount Everest is a lot cleaner now than it use to be. Climbers would just leave there waste or bury it under snow but today teams must bring it all down with them.
How do people change Mount Everest?
Some people on mt Everest do some wacky things. They either climb and try to get to the top or maybe at the base, it`s good for sledding or sleigh rides.
Do you need to wear an oxygen mask to climb mount Everest?
The overwhelming majority of climbers that summit mount Everest use supplemental oxygen. A handful of climbers are able to do it without the use of supplemental oxygen. Reinhold Messner was the first person to summit mount Everest without supplemental oxygen in 1978. Ones ability to survive at altitude without supplemental oxygen depends on general fitness, acclimatization, and genetics. In order to get used to the altitude (acclimitize) most climbers make multiple carries between pre established camps on the mountain and spending days at altitude to adjust to the low oxygen levels in the air.
