Mount Everest


Equipment
    If you would be interested in climbing Mt. Everest there are many things you will need. Some things would be: Double Plastic Climbing Boots with Aveolite Liners. Good quality plastic shells with inner boots. Avoid tight fit with heavy socks. 4 pairs of heavyweight wool or synthetic socks (wool is warmer) to be worn over the normal socks. You will also need lightweight underwear, 2-3 pairs. Wearing a heavy fleece is recommended. A heavy coat is to be worn. 2 Pairs of synthetic gloves. Bunting or fleece gloves which will fit comfortably inside mitts, and 2 pairs of glacier glasses are a good idea.

    Other than clothes you will need climbing equipment. You will need a face mask. Along with the face mask you will need goggles. Head lamp (Plenty of extra bulbs & batteries). There are also things like rope and belts that are very important. Making sure you have all this equipment is very important to your survival.

    Food
    Some of the food you would eat would be: for breakfast Candy - Energy Bars & Gel - Meals. Some everyday meals would include Parmesan Chicken, Turkey Chili, Vegetable Beef Stew, and Tyme Turkey. Candy is a good thing to take for snacks along the trip. The food can be very expensive so don’t waste it.

    Sicknesses
    Acute Mountain Sickness is a big problem when climbing the mountain. Some symptoms is “AMS” are: nausea or vomiting, fatigue or weakness, dizziness or lightheadedness, and difficulty sleeping. HACE ( High Altitude Cerebral Edema) is the sickness you get when getting over the “AMS”. Weakness or decreased exercise performance,
    chest tightness or congestion, and change in mental status are some symptoms. You can also get very cold on top’s of mountains, so blue lips and headaches are normal.
    Air pressure can be a problem. Atmospheric Pressure is- The force exerted by the weight of air. At the top of mountains air pressure is really light and that can cause problems breathing. Some people have many problems breathing, but you will be fine if you take proper precautions.
    Another problem that can occur while on a mountain is avalanches. “An avalanche begins when a mass of material overcomes frictional resistance of the sloping surface, often after its foundation is loosened by spring rains or is rapidly melted by a foehn (warm, dry wind). Vibrations caused by loud noises, such as artillery fire, thunder, or blasting, can start the mass in motion.” Avalanches can be very dangerous so take proper precautions.


    Facts
    On Mt. Everest there have been 167 deaths out of 1,314 people attempting. That means 1147 people have survived. We have never lost a person on one of our tours, over the many years we have done this.

    Mt. Everest is the highest place in the world. It’s highest peak is 29,028 ft. “8,848 meters”. Mt. Everest is located on the border of Nepal and Tibet.

    It will cost around $65,000.00 for the pleasure of climbing this beautiful mountain.




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