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What is the elevation of the highest peak of Everest?
29,032 Feet (8849 Meters)
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What mystery surrounds the death of George Mallory?
It is unknown if he ever reached the peak of Everest.
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What happened to Peter Boardman, and Joe Tasker in 1982?
They disappeared and Tasker was never seen again.
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Around how many people have died climbing Everest?
200+ people
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Where did George Mallory attend college?
Winchester College.
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What was the name of the ice river that an avalanche crushed, killing 6 Sherpas?
Khumbu Icefall
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What is the fatality rate of climbing Everest? (5% Room for error)
14.1 %
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What piece of equipment did Mallory pioneer the use of ?
Supplemental OxygenÂ
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What man's team was crushed by an avalanche in 1974?
Gerard Devouassoux
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What is the elevation of the "Death Zone"
8,000 Meters
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Why was his second expedition called off?
An avalanche killed 7 members of the expedition team.
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Around how many people passed through the Khumbu Icefall the day of the disaster?
Around 150 people.
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What makes the "Death Zone" so deadly?
There is not enough oxygen supply for the body.
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Where were George Mallory and Robert Irvine last seen?
the Second Step
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