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A Tent for the Summit of Mt. Everest

Wed, 03 Sep 2008 11:28:34 -0700

Backpacker magazine Rocky Mountain editor Steve Howe asks Mountain Hardwear tent designer Martin Zemitis about the experimental tent he designed for Babu Chiri Sherpa's amazing 21 hour-bivouac on the summit of Mt. Everest in 1999. Martin explains how he designed the tent, and what it was like waiting for the news that Babu Chiri survived this endeavor.

Mt Everest

Wed, 30 Jul 2008 12:39:45 -0700

Rex climbed Mt Everest at the age of twenty one. He then used his experience on Everest to lay the foundation for completing the seven summits -- climbing the highest mountain on every continent.

Everest Summit!!!

Wed, 18 Jun 2008 08:32:42 -0700

Everest Summit, 4 June 2005, Mt. Everest Summit

Gerry Moffatt

Fri, 06 Jul 2007 11:12:47 -0700

Gerry Moffatt in Zegar as part of the acclimatization programme for Everest.

"Skiing 7 Summits" trailer

Mon, 05 Mar 2007 10:46:25 -0800

The film »Skiing 7 Summits« features a story about a first-ever skiing expedition to the 7 highest mountains of all continents, including the first ski descent from Mt. Everest. Slovenian extreme skier Davo Karničar, the first man ever to accomplish such a feat, completed this project in November 2006.
His extraordinary skiing descent from Mt. Everest in year 2000 has likewise not been repeated yet. Other skiers, including American skier Kit DesLauriers, managed to ski only sections of the descent or were either assisted by rappelling or carried their skis on foot across the cruxes of the route.

Touch the Top of the World

Wed, 14 Jun 2006 17:14:55 -0700

On Sunday, June 18 at 8 PM/7 Central, A&E Network will broadcast the world premiere of TOUCH THE TOP OF THE WORLD, a suspenseful, action-packed film based on the first blind person ever to climb Mount Everest. Peter Facinelli (Six Feet Under, Fastlane, The Scorpion King) plays Erik Weihenmayer.

In 2001, Erik Weihenmayer began his ascent up the tallest mountain in the world, Mount Everest. Erik’s journey began very early in life when he was diagnosed with a genetic disorder that ultimately led to total blindness by the time he was 13. With the support of an amazing family, Erik never allowed his handicap to hold him back. His mom defiantly fought to keep Erik in school with his fellow students. His father encouraged him to remain physically active, and he went on to become a champion wrestler in high school. In the wake of the sudden death of his mother, Erik and his family began taking climbing trips to keep their lives intact. Soon Erik was taking on greater challenges, including mountain climbing, while finishing college and starting his teaching career.

Finding Mallory on Everest

Sat, 11 Mar 2006 10:45:29 -0800

Footage from Eric Simonson's 1999 Mallory and Irvine Everest Expedition when they found George Mallory's body high on Everest.

Dogs of Tingri

Sat, 11 Mar 2006 09:32:55 -0800

An interview from the Everest 1999 George Mallory Expedition. Eric Simonson offers rare insight into the Himalayan experience.

Everest Fly-By Video

Sun, 19 Feb 2006 14:53:22 -0800

You can't appreciate the hugeness and steepness of Everest until you have either seen the mountain or watched this fly - by view of it.

Everest summit account video

Tue, 14 Feb 2006 22:47:30 -0800