Mount Everest

Burton XieASN 320

Jan 30, 2012

The Roof of the World

• Highest mountain in the world• Named after Sir George Everest• Elevation of 29,035 ft• No outsiders until 1921

The Death Zone

• Above 25,00 ft• Rapid breathing

and pulse rate• Suppressed

appetites• Trouble thinking

clearly• Supplemental

oxygen

http://www.guardian.co.uk/sport/gallery/2010/oct/28/england-2003-rugby-world-cup-team

The First to Climb

Conquering Everest

http://swurdin.com/2010/10/page/3/ http://www.mountainsoftravelphotos.com/Gasherbrum%20I/Main.html