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For Kids:
My Story: Edmund Hillary and Mt Everest This website has links to photos and facts about Mount Everest. It also has an interview with Sir Edmund Hillary and a profile on Tenzing Norgay.
Photos: 60 Years of Climbing Mount Everest This website has wonderful photos of Mount Everest! Make sure to look at the captions under each photo to understand the photo and its importance.
Rupee: The Today Show Check out this news story about a dog who climbed up Mount Everest with his owner!
For Adults:
National Geographic: Everest This website has links to photos and facts about Mount Everest. It also has an interview with Sir Edmund Hillary and a profile on Tenzing Norgay.
Into Thin Air This movie, based on the book Into Thin Air by Jon Krakauer details Krakauer's personal experience climbing Mount Everest.
Mountaineering: The Freedom of the Hills This is an important book to reference before considering a mountaineering adventure. It provides details on everything from knot tying to expedition planning and first aid information.
Mountain Madness Scott Fischer was part of a controversial tragedy on Mount Everest in 1996, from which he lost his life. This biography, written by Fischer's closet friend and mountaineering companion, Robert Birkby, tells of Fischer's life and the tragic adventure.
NPR interview This interview details some of the hardships that the Sherpa people experience in relation to serving as mountaineering guides on Mount Everest.
Youtube: Getting to the Top Follow climber Conrad Anchor and other mountaineers as they trek Mount Everest by viewing short but detailed video.
7 Things You Should Know About Mount Everest These detailed facts will help you answer questions kids have about Mount Everest.
Into Thin Air This movie, based on the book Into Thin Air by Jon Krakauer details Krakauer's personal experience climbing Mount Everest.
Mountaineering: The Freedom of the Hills This is an important book to reference before considering a mountaineering adventure. It provides details on everything from knot tying to expedition planning and first aid information.
Mountain Madness Scott Fischer was part of a controversial tragedy on Mount Everest in 1996, from which he lost his life. This biography, written by Fischer's closet friend and mountaineering companion, Robert Birkby, tells of Fischer's life and the tragic adventure.
NPR interview This interview details some of the hardships that the Sherpa people experience in relation to serving as mountaineering guides on Mount Everest.
Youtube: Getting to the Top Follow climber Conrad Anchor and other mountaineers as they trek Mount Everest by viewing short but detailed video.
7 Things You Should Know About Mount Everest These detailed facts will help you answer questions kids have about Mount Everest.
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