Born on December 25, 1950, Peter Boardman was a renowned English mountaineer and accomplished writer. His legacy is primarily built upon a sequence of several Himalayan journeys, frequently undertaken alongside Joe Tasker. Tragically, Boardman and Tasker lost their lives on…
Above a certain altitude, the human body faces significant challenges in maintaining proper functionality. Our optimal performance occurs at sea level, where our brains and lungs receive sufficient oxygen. However, climbers aiming to conquer Mount Everest, the world’s tallest peak…
There are two primary climbing routes of Everest, i.e. the South Col and the Northeast Ridge. The South Col stands as a distinct, narrow pass nestled between Mount Everest and Lhotse, the first and fourth highest peaks on Earth. Following…
Mount Everest has two primary climbing routes: the southeast ridge originating from Nepal and the north ridge from Tibet. There are also several less-frequented paths. Between the two main routes, the southeast ridge is considered less technical. Moreover, the route…
Mount Everest is located in the Himalayan mountain range and part of the Khumbu Himal. Specifically, the tallest mountain in the world is located on the border between Nepal and Tibet (Autonomous region of China). Overall Everest is part of…
Radhanath Sikdar (5 October 1813 – 17 May 1870) was an eminent Indian mathematician renowned for calculating Mount Everest’s height. In 1852, he became the first person to accurately compute the mountain’s towering elevation. George Everest’s Quest for a Mathematician:…
On average it takes two months to climb Mount Everest. The climb includes a one month round trip trek to and from Everest Base Camp. Once at the base camp, climbers embark on a one month plus ascent to reach…
Major General Sir Andrew Scott Waugh, (3rd February 1810 – 21st of February 1878), was a distinguished British army officer and Surveyor General of India, actively involved in the Great Trigonometrical Survey. Having served under Sir George Everest, he took…
Mount Everest got its name from Sir George Everest, who was a surveyor and a geographer in the 1800s. This majestic mountain resides between the borders of Nepal and Tibet, an autonomous region of China. The mountain is also known…
Sir George Everest, CB, FRS, FRAS, FRGS, born on 4th July 1790, was a distinguished British surveyor and geographer. His notable career included serving as the Surveyor General of India from 1830 to 1843. Having received a military education in…