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https://mocomi.com/ presents: Mount Everest Facts and History - Fun Facts about Mount Everest! Mount Everest is on the border between China/Tibet and Nepal in the Himalayan Mountains in Asia. Mount Everest is 29,035 feet or 8848 meters high and over 60 million years old. Sir George Everest discovered it in 1841 and Everest was first named Peak 15 and measured at 29,002 feet in 1856.In 1865, the name 'Everest' was given by an international organization called Royal Geographical Society. Jordan Romero (Age 13) from U.S.A. became the youngest person to climb Mount Everest. Yuichiro Miura (Age 80) from Japan became the oldest person to climb Mount Everest. Everest grows by about a quarter of an inch (0.25″) every year! 223 people have died trying to climb Everest. Almost all are still on the mountain. Even though Sir George Everest and his team discovered it, Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay were the first pair to reach the peak. Other highest mountains after Mount Everest 1. K2

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Mt. Everest: Why Do People Keep Climbing It?

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Despite tales of overcrowding, fighting and tragedy, hundreds of people continue to try to summit Everest every year. What's the appeal?

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The route to the top of the world has become too crowded.

The first American to reach the summit of Mount Everest was James Whittaker, who accomplished that towering feat in 1963. As he stood at the summit, accompanied his Sherpa guide, both men were very much alone.

Fast forward to 2013, when a team from National Geographic Magazine trekked up the mountain to mark the anniversary of Whittaker's quest; they found that in 2013, the challenge isn't nearly as....challenging.

According to an article in the current National Geographic Magazine, about nine out of ten who reach the summit now are guided "clients," people who pay up to $120,000 for this "tour." Not that climbing Everest is easy, even under those conditions: Ten deaths were reported in 2012, including three Sherpa guides. But today-as if the altitude, the winds, the lack of oxygen wasn't enough to deter them--climbers walk up trails that are polluted, with garbage leaking out of the glaciers and pyramids of human excrement befouling the high camps.

In more than a few places, climbers face a more gruesome encounter: corpses of the dead who didn't make it to the top.

"When I arrived at the apex ..., it was so crowded I couldn't find a place to stand," writes author Mark Jenkins in the June issue of the National Geographic. "Meanwhile, down below at the Hillary Step the lines were so long that some people going up waited more than two hours, shivering, growing weak-this even though the weather was excellent. If these throngs of climbers had been caught in a storm, as others were in 1996, the death toll could have been staggering.

"Clearly the world's highest peak is broke," he writes. "But if you talk to the people who know it best, they'll tell you it's not beyond repair."

There are about 35,000 visitors to the Everest region annually, and the money they spend for guides and permits is crucial to Nepal's economy, where the average national wage is less than $900. It has become, in the words of one climber, "a commercial mountain."

The crowding has led to altercations, and worse, on the mount. In 1996, eight climbers were killed and several others stranded in a sudden blizzard near the summit. The tragedy was documented by Jon Krakauer, a journalist and climber on that expedition, in his 1997 best-selling book, "Into Thin Air."

There are still memorable moments at Everest. Earlier this month, Arunima Sinha, 26, a trainee police officer from India, became the first female amputee to reach the top. Just two days later, an 80-year-old Japanese mountaineer became the oldest man to scale Everest; while in 2010, Jordan Romero, a 13-year-old American boy, was became the youngest to trek to the top.

As the Everest climb becomes more of an "extreme sport" and less of a unique, life-changing event, the crowds and queues are likely to increase. In his piece, Jenkins lays out some way to improve the climbing environment, including issuing fewer permits to climbers, restricting the size of the climber teams to lessen congestion, and to require all climbers to remove all their waste and garbage from the mountain.

One crucial element is to ensure that climbers have the experience necessary; without the training, some just don't recognize that at some point, it might be time to turn around and go back.

"Only half the people here have the experience to climb this mountain," a Sherpa told the magazine. "The half without experience are the most likely to die."

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Has the summit of Mount Everest become an overcrowded tourist trap?

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Teen Climber: Too Young to Scale Mt. Everest?

Jordan Romero, 13, became the youngest person ever to summit Mt. Everest.

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Climber: Mount Everest turning into 'trash heap'

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Mount Everest climbers are being asked to pick up the garbage that's piling up on the mountain. Violators could be fined or banned. NBC's Keir Simmons reports.

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Everest - South Col Route

Everest is still the ultimate summit for any mountaineer. The accomplishment of standing on its apex is not diminished by recent popularity. No one can climb Everest for you. Despite what some believe, terms such as "short-roping" do not apply. This is a mountaineer's climb, demanding skill and self-awareness. Our team will take on this challenge in a competent and focused manner, using the collective experience of elite Sherpa high-altitude mountaineers under Wally Berg's leadership. We will approach the climb with all the dedication, humility and organization necessary to succeed on the highest summit on Earth.

Each of our team members will benefit from the same level of support and equipment, and each will have the goal of standing on the top of Everest. We do not believe in the "tiered" pricing for various categories of team membership that has become the hallmark of the strictly commercial expeditions to Everest in recent years.

Berg Adventures is the only company to readily offer fall expeditions. The notion that Everest cannot be climbed in the fall is a relatively recent one. Wally Berg noted that when he first climbed Everest in October 1992 there were 7 different expeditions on the mountain and 36 people reached the summit between Sept. 25 and October 15! In the past few years when we have gone in the fall we have had the mountain to ourselves. See our archived dispatches, including the exciting account of Kit Deslaurier's ski descent of Everest in October 2006.

Making Your Everest Dream a Reality

Proper preparation and organization are the keys to success on Everest. We have the time and expertise to make your Everest dream come true and we are readily available to help you navigate along your road to the top of the world.

If you are serious about climbing Mount Everest, contact the BAI office to discuss a strategy that will get your training and plans headed in the right direction. If Everest is something that you've always dreamed of, but you don't know if it is for you, we would love to discuss your options. We can help you answer the questions you may have: Is Everest right for me? What relevant experience do I have? What should be my next step?

Qualifications and Training

At over 29,000ft/8,840m, Everest requires climbers to have a very high level of fitness. Begin training for the expedition as early as possible before departure to ensure that you are in top condition.

Overall fitness, with a focus on increasing endurance, is important to your success. Running, fast walking, swimming, cycling, soccer, basketball, and other sports can be ideal for aerobic training. You will want to practice hiking with a weighted pack (approximately 40lbs), going uphill as much as possible. Weight your pack with jugs of water during training ascents. By dumping out the water before coming down, you can reduce the strain on your knees.

Conditions

Everest is extreme, but it can be a surprisingly pleasant place to camp and live during the spring and fall seasons when we will be there. Life at base camp is simple, but you will be well cared for by the best cooks and support staff around. That said, weather conditions are highly variable on Everest - from warm, sunny days to cold, windy and snowy ones. Experience camping at high altitudes and in low temperatures is necessary before you go because it teaches you how to adjust your gear and manage your body temperature. Selection of the proper equipment for climbing and camping on Everest is imperative. We are happy to help you find the gear that will best protect you from the elements and will help you manage your clothing and gear for the expedition. Everest is uncompromising, but if you are well prepared you will surely appreciate how spectacular it is.

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Climb Mt. Everest with Berg Adventures: Trip Description

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Trip description for Berg Adventures International expedition to climb Mt. Everest, the world's highest peak. Led by 4 time Everest summitter Wally Berg, founder of Berg Adventures International

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The easiest way to get a grip on how much money Nepal takes in from tourism is to take a close look at what the Everest tourist spends. You might be surprised how quickly the numbers climb.

If you're one of the 25,000 annual Everest tourists, getting into Nepal for more than a three-day stay will only run you $30 [source: Nepal Tourism Board]. But that's just the beginning of the tab. If you want to climb one of the major Himalayan mountains, you need a government-issued climbing permit. Although you can hike more than a hundred of the smaller peaks for free, who wants to play in the sandbox when the beach is next door?

Mountains taller than 21,300 feet (6,501 meters) are premium property. That base height costs $1,000 and increases $500 for every 1,640 feet (500 meters). Since Mount Everest stands at a staggering 29,029 feet (8,848 meters), the permit will run around $3350.

Now that you've got your permit, you're ready to start climbing, right? Not quite. If you want to take the most common route to the top of Everest, you'll owe the Nepal government a $25,000 royalty fee for yourself or up to $70,000 for a seven-person expedition crew [source: Nepal Mountain News].

Can't afford it? Wait until the off-season. To increase Everest tourism during the colder months of the year, the Nepalese government announced in 2007 that it was trying to cut royalty fees for people interested in climbing Everest during fall and winter. If the proposed plan goes into effect, a September through November climb will be 50 percent off the regular price and one from December to February will be 75 percent lower. If you're lured into the sales price, Nepal winds up raking in off-season tourism money.

Once you get to the Khumbu region, there are other expenses as well, such as lodging, food and any additional supplies that aren't covered in your expedition fees. In addition to trekking businesses, more than 300 hotels and lodges have sprung up from the tourism, many of which are owned by the local Sherpa people [source: Reid and Kendrick]. Some people turn their homes into tea houses, or overnight lodging, for tourists who want a more "authentic" Himalayan experience. Hundreds of Nepalese men from other areas swarm into Khumbu as well, hoping to get work as porters on expeditions, hauling trekking equipment up Everest slopes on their backs. Even the high-altitude Buddhist monasteries draw income from passing tourists.

However, tourism carries its own price as well in the form of environmental destruction. Read on to learn about the environmental repercussions of Mount Everest tourism.

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As children, our crazy imaginations wander into what certain adventures would be like, but as we get older we soon forget about those dreams and get caught up in our everyday lives. However, the storyline goes a little different for Jordan Romero.

When Jordan was a very young boy, he had seen a painting hanging in his school depicting the seven continent's highest peaks, including Mt. Everest and dreamed of going there. And sure enough at the age of thirteen, he had climbed it! Not only did Jordan climb Mt. Everest, but he climbed six of the seven highest points on each continent.

Jordan Romero, 13, explained, "When I got to the top (of Mt. Everest) I raised my arms and pumped my fist. I was really proud."

We all have no doubt that his next adventure on the Vinson Massif, Antarctica's highest peak at 16,067 ft., will be a success great enough to beat the world record of the youngest person to climb the seven highest peaks on the seven continents. He already accomplished being the youngest kid, ever, to climb Mt. Everest!

For those of you who are wondering, Jordan climbed Mt. Everest with a team. The Everest team, who were the first family to stand together on the summit consisted of Jordon, his father, his step mom, and the Sherpas (Ang, Dawa, and Kharma).

In his interview with Kids News, Inc., Jordan stated many times that his team was truly amazing and without their support, none of this would be possible. Jordan shared his confidence in his team and in himself about climbing.

"I don't really have any fears about climbing. I know that our team is prepared and that I have trained for what we are doing. I know that we are ready and that we will take care of each other. I know the consequences of mistakes and I have a big respect for the mountain."

Jordan's team really believed in him and never doubted his abilities for a second. Because of the faith in his team, Jordan did not fear climbing Mt. Everest, and he was confident his team would make all the right, and safe, decisions.

He further revealed, "I am aware of the dangers, but I never feel in danger because my team is so prepared. I try to remember that it is all for fun. I trust my team and know that we will make safe decisions."

But what was the most difficult aspect of the journey, Kids News, Inc. reporters wanted to know?

Jordan replied, "I think the toughest thing was being away from home for so long. I really missed my Mom, my sister and my friends."

Jordan recalled, though he had the support of his team, his first line of support was from his family.

He added, "When I first came home from school and told my Dad what I wanted to do, he said ok, but that it would take a lot of training and commitment to get there. Having my Dad and Karen with me only made our summit success that much sweeter. We are the first family ever to reach the top of Mt. Everest.

We have climbed six of the seven summits together. That kind of experience has made us a really great team, something you usually don't see in the mountain climbing world."

But how can someone so young be able to grasp so much about climbing and its dangers?

Jordan replied, "Age has very little impact on your ability to climb. It really is all about the right preparation, your experience and capabilities as a climber, and for me, the team you climb with. My whole family believes, and we have proven, the safest and most successful way to climb is as a team that knows each other well."

He further revealed, "We really never felt in danger, and if we did, we were prepared to turn back at any time."

To ensure his success, Jordan packed his lucky rabbit's foot plus, he adds, "a pair of kangaroo testicles for my little friend Nigel, a cross form my grandfather and a beaded necklace from my friend Doug. Also, I had some good luck seeds and rice that were blessed by a Monk near the base camp."

Jordan found it interesting to learn about the people and culture around Mt. Everest. He joked, "It is obviously very different from Big Bear Lake, CA!"

He also got to experience how little oxygen there really was up that high in the mountains.

"I think the thing that surprised me the most was just how little oxygen there really is when you are up that high. It is the oxygen factor and the weather that make it hard to reach the top of Mt. Everest," he stated.

For a boy as young as thirteen, his mature thoughts and actions should help him succeed all throughout his life

Even though the final part of the climb took 15 hours, Jordan Romero said that it was worth it.

"Everest is the highest mountain in the World, and the last summit from Camp three to the top was particularly hard because of the elevation and the lack of oxygen. Also, it was really, really cold, he exclaimed."

At the top of Mt. Everest when Jordan raised his arms and pumped his fist, the feeling that rushed through him must have been so overwhelming!

He recalled, "I was really proud that I accomplished my goal. And, it was really cool to call my Mom and say I am standing on top of the world!"

Not only does Jordan want to climb all seven of the world's highest summits, but he also wants to climb the highest points in each of the USA's fifty states.

Kids News, Inc. was interested in how to train for such a feat. Jordan shared his training with us:

"We basically trained four years to summit Mt. Everest. It was definitely most challenging because of the lack of oxygen as you got to the top. And, mentally you always have to be prepared. We have tremendous respect for the mountains we climb. The main reason we were so successful is that we don't take risks.

We really are a team, and that is the biggest help mentally and physically. Hours and hours a week training went into this, and it is hard to estimate the hours. My entire life is outdoors and training," he explained.

In addition to training, Jordan enjoys other outdoor sports with his family.

"As a family, adventure is our life, and work and bills, just get in the way a bit. At this point, I enjoy everything from snow shoe racing, standup paddling, down-hill mountain biking.... and alpine and freestyle skiing is a great way for me to be in the elements and mountains 10 hours a day, 5 days a week. It is much like an office job. But, it's all about passion for the outdoors," he stated.

Jordan uses his first hand experiences to inspire kids all over the world to be healthy, get outside, and accomplish their dreams regardless of how impossible they may seem.

He emphasized, "I want to talk to schools and kids and help them set goals...I want to show other kids that they can set BIG goals themselves and reach them.

I have spoken at a number of schools and now through social media have reached thousands of kids who are watching along and cheering and telling me that I have inspired them to find a goal for themselves

I want to use the publicity around climbing to show kids the benefits of being healthy and being outdoors. It's working and it was not even dependent upon me reaching the summit. I've already touched the lives of kids all over the world!"

Not only has Jordan reached kids by his accomplishments, but he reached them through his journey, as well.

"I have gotten hundreds of e-mails and people tweeting throughout the entire climb. Most everyone was very supportive, which made me feel great. This is a great opportunity for me to reach out to kids. I see myself as a role model to show kids they can set goals...big goals and find adults and friends who can help them reach their goals.

Kids should get outside, be healthy, eat and drink healthy. Take one step toward their goal every day. I am proud of my accomplishments and hopefully it shows kids they can do whatever they dream.

My big message to them is to Find your own Everest. Whatever interests you or motivates you, learn all you can about it, find experts to help you experience, and make sure you are prepared before you do anything. Also, have fun!" He concluded.

The story of Jordan Romero is truly inspiring for kids. We expect to see a lot of great things come out of what he has done, and what he will succeed with in the future.

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Jordan Romero: Reaching the Top - The Youngest Kid to Climb Mount Everest

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Thirteen-year-old Jordan Romero is now the youngest climber to reach the top of the world, Mount Everest.

On Saturday, Jordan reached the summit with his dad, a paramedic, his dad's girlfriend, and three Nepalese sherpas. The young Californian has now climbed the tallest mountains on six of the world's seven continents. He summited Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania at age 9.

When he got to the top of Everest, Romero called his mom.

"He says, 'Mom, I'm calling you from the top of the world,'" a giddy Leigh Anne Drake told The Associated Press from California, where she had been watching her son's progress minute by minute on his blog, which showed his ascent on map that displayed a GPS tracker

Jordan's feat is sure to fuel a debate about teenagers pushing the limits of achievement.

The Nepalese government would not give the family permission to climb Everest from Nepal, citing Jordan's age. To make the ascent, Jordan's team went from the Chinese side, a more difficult approach, but where there is no age restriction.

The issue of age arose on May 16, too, when Australian Jessica Watson, at 16, became the youngest person to sail around the world solo, non-stop and unassisted. She spent seven months at sea alone.

Jessica was the latest of several teens making solo circumnavigations of the globe. It's reached the point where the World Speed Sailing Record Council has abolished its "youngest" category, in an effort to discourage such attempts.

Abby Sunderland, a 16-year-old Californian, is currently five months into her own solo sail around the world. She landed in Cape Town, South Africa on May 21. Her teenage brother, Zac, completed an around the world solo sail, last year.

"I wouldn't let her go at 13, or at 14 or at 15," Laurence Sunderland told the Los Angeles Times last year. "There's a strength factor and they need to be mentally grounded in what this entails. It's not a frivolous thing. The ocean is terrifying and you have to be prepared for all the adversities that it throws at you."

A Dutch judge stopped a 13-year-old girl from trying to sail around the world last year. The Dutch Child Protection Agency had asked that Laura be placed under state custody, calling her plan to spend about two years circumnavigating the world aboard a 26-foot boat "irresponsible."

Arguably, the risks associated with sailing alone in the open ocean are not the same as climbing with a team up Everest.

Nonetheless, the risks of climbing Everest were underscored by the challenges faced by 22-year-old Bonita Norris. This past week, she became the youngest Briton to reach the summit. Following the feat, however, she stumbled on the way down in an area known as a "dead zone" where climbers shouldn't stay more than a few hours. She lost the use of both legs and her feet were frozen. She was rescued by a team and carried part way down.

"I do everything in my power to make sure people come back safe, but there is no such thing as a risk-free climb," Kenton Cool, the 36-year-old professional mountaineer whose climbing company helped rescue Norris and to achieve her dream, told the Guardian.

Jordan Romero's blog says that he's "flat on his belly" at a camp at 25,000 feet, recovering from his ascent. "The effort he put out in this last ... 48 hours is, you're not going to believe the story when you see it and read about it," wrote one of the members of his team.

In December, Jordan plans to finish his quest to climb the highest peak on every continent. The last summit is in Antarctica.

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[ Editor's note: In the original headline and summary Jordan Romero's first name was misspelled.]

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Jordan Romero, 13, summits Everest: How young is too young?

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Thirteen-year-old Jordan Romero is now the youngest climber to reach the top of the world, Mount Everest. On Saturday, Jordan reached the summit with his dad, a paramedic, his dad's girlfriend, and three Nepalese sherpas. The young Californian has now climbed the tallest mountains on six of the world's seven continents.

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A 5-year-old boy has become the youngest boy to trek to Everest Base Camp.

Harshit Saumitra, from New Delhi, India, spent 10 days trekking 45 miles to reach the famous camp and is now hoping to register his name in the Guinness Book of Records.

Harshit is already an aspiring mountaineer and has been trekking on difficult terrain since he was just three years old.

"I'm so proud of my son; he has done the unthinkable," said Harshit's father 42-year-old father, Rajeev Saumitra.

"I'm confident his name will get into the Guinness Book of Records. We've sent video clips, pictures and Harshit's birth certificate so fingers crossed."

Saumitra, a teacher and an avid trekker running a private coaching institute, said his son expressed a desire to climb Mount Everest on a family holiday in 2012.

"He kept saying he wanted to climb Mount Everest but I said he was a little too young for the huge mountain. Then I realized he could most probably do the base camp.

"When he's trekking he's infused with energy and excitement. He never stops or complains. He's actually my wife's motivator and is usually the one encouraging her to keep walking. He's a natural."

The father and son team flew to Nepal on Oct. 8 and began the infamous trek at a cost of more than $11,000.

Harshit survived on his favorite pasta and dry fruits for energy.

"He didn't complain once," Saumitra added. "He has really surprised me with his power and stamina."

Harshit completed the trek - to an altitude of 17,650 feet - in heavy snowfall in the wake of the cyclone "Hudhud." Harshit also climbed the nearby Kalapathar peak, which is a height of more than 18,000 feet.

Saumitra started trekking after growing up in a mountainous village in Jharkhand, eastern India.

"As kids we used to climb up hills to kill time, there was nothing better to do in our area. We didn't know trekking was actually an adventurous hobby," he said.

In 2012 Saumitra climbed to the top of Mount Everest and has promised his son that when he turns 10, he will train him to climb the treacherous mountain.

Even though Harshit's mother, Neetu Saumitra, 40, is proud, she is terrified for her toddler son.

"I never wanted Harshit to go to Everest but I eventually bowed to his wishes," she said.

"I was terrified and nervous because he's so small and it was his first time away from me.

'I couldn't sleep for the first five days. I was told about an avalanche and that 145 people had gone missing, I was numb. But eventually I was informed that they were safe. Now he's back I cannot contain my emotion, he is an amazing child."

Harshit has now overtaken the record held by another Delhi boy, 7-year-old Aaryan Balaji, who reached the base camp in 2012.

The youngest boy to climb Mount Everest is Jordan Romero, from California, who reached the summit on May 22, 2010, aged 13 years, 10 months and 10 days old.

And in May this year, Indian schoolgirl Malavath Poorna reached the summit, aged 13 years and 11 months.

But Harshit has no idea of his achievements. He just likes the snow and wearing his black goggles. His next goal is climbing Mount Kilimanjaro in Africa, a 19,341-foot trek.

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Newsela | Tallest peak or tallest pigsty: Nepal struggles with trash on Everest

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With more and more people climbing Mount Everest, the country of Nepal is struggling to get climbers to not leave their trash on the world's tallest mountain.

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Newsela | Sherpa guides stop work after 16 die in Mt. Everest's worst avalanche ever

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Sherpa guides want better pay and treatment for helping people climb the world's tallest mountain. After a fatal avalanche, many stopped doing their dangerous jobs.