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2013 Everest Expedition - Nepal. Tibetans call Mt. Everest “ Chomolungma ” – mother goddess of the world 29,035 feet – 8850 meters. International Mountain Guides. Kathmandu to Lukla Airport – 85 miles Lukla to Everest Base Camp – 40 miles – 9-10 days to adjust to high altitudes.
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2013 Everest Expedition - Nepal Tibetans call Mt. Everest “Chomolungma” – mother goddess of the world 29,035 feet – 8850 meters
International Mountain Guides • Kathmandu to Lukla Airport – 85 miles • Lukla to Everest Base Camp – 40 miles – 9-10 days to adjust to high altitudes
IMG Guide Team Justin Merle, Greg Vernovage, Peter Anderson, Mike Hamill and Aaron Mainer
Everest Base Camp, Khumbu Icefall and West Shoulder From Pumori
Camp 1 at 19,500’ At the top of the Khumbu ice fall.
Camp 2 at 21,000’ At the top of the Western Cmw and base of the Lhotse face. AKA Advanced Base Camp
According to the Himalayan Database, there have been 5652 summits of Everest by 3425 different persons, meaning that 2,220 climbers, mostly Sherpas, have multiple summits. 223 people have died on Everest.