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How Long Does It Take to Climb Everest

Many people imagine climbing Everest as a simple line from Base Camp to the summit. You arrive at Everest Base Camp, move through the camps, climb higher each day and eventually stand on top. The r...

Why Everest Has a Waste Problem

Many people imagine Everest as blue sky, prayer flags, snow ridges and the highest point on Earth. That picture is real, but it is not the whole story. Everest also has discarded oxygen bottles, da...

Why Everest Queues Are Dangerous

When people first see photos of a queue near the summit of Everest, the reaction is often disbelief. The highest mountain on Earth, more than 8848 metres above sea level, appears to have a line lik...