Description
Mount Everest is the highest mountain in the world, standing at 8,848.86 meters (29,031.7 feet)
above sea level. It is located in the Himalayas on the border between Nepal and the Tibet Autonomous
Region of China. Known as Sagarmatha in Nepal and Chomolungma in Tibet, it is one of the most famous
and challenging mountains to climb.
First Climber
Everest was first successfully summited on May 29, 1953, by Sir Edmund Hillary of New Zealand and
Tenzing Norgay, a Sherpa of Nepal. Since then, thousands of climbers have attempted to reach the
peak, facing extreme weather, avalanches, high-altitude sickness, and the harsh conditions of the
"Death Zone" (above 8,000 meters), where oxygen levels are dangerously low.
Time to Climb
Despite its dangers, Everest remains a dream destination for mountaineers worldwide, symbolizing
human endurance and adventure. The standard climbing routes are the South Col route (from Nepal) and
the North Col route (from Tibet). The best time to climb is typically during the pre-monsoon
(spring) season in April–May or post-monsoon (autumn) in September–October.
Still Growing
Mount Everest grows about 4 millimeters (0.16 inches) taller each year due to the continuous
movement of the Indian and Eurasian tectonic plates, which push against each other and uplift the
mountain.
The 4G WIFI
In 2010, Nepal installed the world's highest 4G network at Everest Base Camp, allowing climbers to
stay connected even at extreme altitudes. In 2020, China expanded 5G coverage on the northern side
of the mountain.
WORLD RECORD
Lhakpa Gelu Sherpa set the record for the fastest ascent of Mount Everest on May 21, 2003. He
climbed from Everest Base Camp (5,364 meters / 17,598 feet) to the summit (8,848 meters / 29,029
feet) in an incredible 10 hours, 56 minutes, and 46 seconds.
