Summary
Mount Everest is the tallest mountain on Earth. This is the story of what it takes to climb it — thin air, freezing cold, and the people who guide climbers to the top.
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Discussion
Mount Everest is the tallest mountain on Earth. This is the story of what it takes to climb it — thin air, freezing cold, and the people who guide climbers to the top.
- Why is climbing Mount Everest so difficult and dangerous?
- How do climbers prepare for thin air and freezing cold?
- Who are the Sherpa guides, and why are they so important?
Quick work-a-long
Vocabulary: altitude, summit, expedition.
Try it: Everest is about 29,000 feet tall. Find something tall near you and imagine stacking it to reach the top.