everest, mount (china and nepal)

Matt Dickinson discusses the experiences he had as he climbed Mount Everest and survived one of the worst storms to ever hit the mountain.

An overview of Mount Everest that describes its physical characteristics, animal and plant life, dangers for climbers, and other features; provides a glossary; and lists related Web sites.

A biography of Edmund Hillary, whose love of snow, mountains, and the outdoor life culminated in his conquering the highest peak in the world.

Describes how Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norkey became the first human beings to reach the top of the world by climbing Mount Everest.

Relates the 1996 experiences of Jon Krakauer, a writer for Outside magazine, as he joined a group attempting to climb to the highest point on Earth, the summit of Mt. Everest.

Laurie Skreslet discusses how he overcame poor balance and a fear of heights to become an accomplished mountain climber.

Discusses the life of British mountain climber, George Mallory, the discovery of his body seventy-five years after his death, and the debate over whether Mallory was the first person to reach the top of Mount Everest.

A biography of Edmund Hillary, whose love of snow, mountains, and the outdoor life culminated in his conquering the highest peak in the world.

Describes the final stages of the conquest of Mount Everest on May 29, 1953, by Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norkey.

The author relates his experience of climbing Mount Everest during its deadliest season and examines what it is about the mountain that makes people willingly subject themselves to such risk, hardship, and expense.