| The Dangers of Everest | Mallory Expeditions | 70's and 80's Tragedies | Recent Tradgedies and Facts |
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29,032 Feet (8849 Meters)
What is the elevation of the highest peak of Everest?
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It is unknown if he ever reached the peak of Everest.
What mystery surrounds the death of George Mallory?
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They disappeared and Tasker was never seen again.
What happened to Peter Boardman, and Joe Tasker in 1982?
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David Sharp
What was the name of the lone climber that died in 2006?
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200+ people
Around how many people have died while climbing Mt. Everest?
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Winchester College
Where did George Mallory attend college?
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Khumbu Icefall
What was the name of the ice river that an avalanche crushed, killing 6 Sherpas?
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Over 5,000 people.
Around how many people have reached the summit of Everest?
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14.1%
What is the fatality rate of climbing Everest?
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Supplemental Oxygen
What piece of equiptment did Mallory pioneer the use of?
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Gerard Devouassoux
What man's team was crushed by an avalanche in 1974?
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7.8 magnitude earthquake.
What natural disaster caused the 2014 tradgedy?
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8,000 Meters
What is the elevation of the "Death Zone"?
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An avalanche killed 7 members of the expedition team.
Why was his second expedition called off?
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Around 150 people.
Around how many people passed through the Khumbu Icefall the day of the disaster?
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16 people were killed.
How many casualties were caused by the 2014 tradgedy?
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There is not enough oxygen to supply the body.
What makes the "Death Zone" so deadly?
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The Second Step
Where were George Mallory and Robert Irvine last seen?
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1992
What year was Peter Boardman's body found?
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Over 40 climbers passed him.
How many climbers passed David Sharp on the day of his demise?
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