1. MT. EVEREST CLASS PRESENTATION
Into Thin Air
by Jon Krakauer

2. Who is John Krakauer?

3. Who is Jon Krakauer? Climbing Career:
After he graduated from Hampshire, he spent time climbing mountains across North America.
After a few years, he moved on to climb mountains in Asia, South America, and Antarctica.
Climbed Mount Everest in 1996 with Rob Halls Group.
Born April 12, 1954 in Brookline, MA.
Background:
-Graduated from Corvellis High School 1972.
-Graduated from Hampshire College in 1976.
- 8 years old when he did his first major climb.
-Willi Unsoeld was his childhood hero.

4. Jon Krakauer’s Writing:
Into Thin Air was released in 1997 and was an expansion of his article in Outside Magazine. This book was based on his journey to the top of Everest.
Eiger Dreams released in 1990.
Iceland was also released in 1990.
Into the Wild was released in 1996, and was made into a movie in This book spent two years as a New York Times Best Seller.
Under the Banner of Heaven was released in 2003, it was his Third non-fiction bestseller.
Where Men Win Glory: The Odyssey of Pat Tillman was released in This book is about the former NFL player who died serving our country in Afghanistan.
Three Cups of Deceit is his most recent book, released in 2011.

5. What and Where are the Himalayas?

6. About the Himalayas between Tibet and India, on Nepal
one of the youngest mountain ranges in the world
has some of the highest mountains in the world
has glaciers, rivers, and forests

7. More Info on the Himalayas
stretches 1,550 miles west to east
stretches miles north to south
110 peaks are taller than 24,000 feet
tallest peak- Mt. Everest (29,028ft)

8. Geology, Elevation, and Climate
What is Mt Everest?
Geology, Elevation, and Climate

9. Climate and Elevation -The elevation is 29,092 (8,848m)
-The average summit temperature is about -39(c) but it can drop it low as -76(f)

10. Geology -5.5 miles high from sea level
-Divided into 3 formations separated by faults
-Made up of sandstone, siltstone, sedimentary, granite and metamorphic rocks

11. What does it cost to Climb Mt. Everest?
Training and Costs

12. Course & Trek Costs Total Costs come out to about $300,000
Company Escort Costs about $65,000
Private Package: Imported Chief & constant access to Instagram
Climbing Permits out of Nepal costs $70,000 for Seven People, $25,000 for One Per

13. Gear & Costs Total Gear Costs about $7,000
Oxygen Costs = $500 per bottle, Oxygen Mask = $440 per mask
Wifi Bill about $4,000
Permit Fee 11,000
Immunization costs $200
Yak to carry gear to BC 150/day

14. What are some notable expeditions that have been taken up Mount Everest?

15. George Leigh Mallory
In 1924 George L. Mallory who was 37 years old climbed 26,000 feet without an oxygen tank.
George disappeared on the same expedition in 1924.
His body was found May 1st 1999

16. Pemba Dorjee Sherpa
(NEPAL)
Pemba Dorjee herpa set the record for the fastest Everest ascent
He climbed Mount Everest it in 8 hours and 10 minutes on May

17. How do you climb Mt Everest?
Path[s] to the Summit

18. ♥ reliable source: mounteverest.net & ehow.com ♥
Mt. Everest Paths
Many people decide to fly in a helicopter because they do not want to have to go through the dangers and risks of climbing the mountain.
Elevation = 29,029’
Approx. 1,200 people of 6,000 people have been successful to climb this mountain.
235 have died trying. (2013)
Before you climb, you must pass various classes or training sessions before you actually face the task of the climb
♥ reliable source: mounteverest.net & ehow.com ♥
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19. Takes 2-3 years of regular training
Steep mountains, rough rocks, night climbs, ice falls and snow climbs
18 routes to reach the top
You must be aware of natural happenings, such as winds, avalanches, and other natural disaster and the weather
Best time to climb: in May at sunrise
There are four camps located on the mountain. They are located approx. 3,000’ apart, along one of many routes and takes 5-8 hours to reach from one to the other

20. 8000 Meter Peaks
What are they ?

21. Mountains that reach 8000 meters or more above sea level
They are the world’s 14 highest mountains
8000ers all lie in the Lofty Himalayan in Karakoram in Central Asia
Even though there the highest peak, the difficulties of climbing the mountains vary
Site: Wikipedia

22. The fourteen 8000ers Cho Oyu Everest Dhaulagiri Gasherbrum Lhotse
Annapurna K2
Kangchenjunga
Makalu
Mansulu
Nanga Parbat
Broad Peak
Gasherbrum II
Shishapangma

23. Who are the Sherpa?

24. What are Sherpas?
An ethnic group that lives in the Himalayan region of Nepal
They live in the Khumbu Valley seen below
They are mostly a Buddhist culture
Their names are based of the day of the week they were born on

25. What are the roles of Sherpas?
Regarded as elite mountaineers and experts in their local terrain.
They were immeasurably valuable to early explorers of the Himalayan region
Served as guides.

26. Who is Tenzing Norgay?

27. Brief Background Established May 29th, 1914.
Tenzing was a Sherpa, from Khumbu, Nepal.
Norgay’s life revolved
around climbing, and all
13 of his brothers and
sisters were Sherpa’s as
well.
Tenzing married 3
different times, and had
7 children.. .

28. Climbing Accomplishments
At age 19, Norgay had set out to make history.
Partnered up Edmund Hillary in 1952.
Together they trained to
conquer the Mt. Everest.
On May 29th, 1953 Norgay and
Hillary reached the summit of
Mt. Everest (2nd man to
reach peak, behind Hillary).
He continued to climb, then
died on May 9th, 1986.

29. What was Rob Hall’s role in the 1996 Everest Expedition

30. Background and what did Rob Hall do?
New Zealand Mountaineer
Grew up in New Zealand
Company, Adventure Consultants, guide people up the mountain
Head guide of 1996 Everest Expedition
5 summit to Everest
climbed the 7 summits in 7 days

31. 1996 Disaster and his death 8 clients and 3 guides
many delays due to weather
client, Doug Hansen refused to go down the mountain. Hall went to assist him
Andy Harrison went to help the men but never made it up, and went missing
Hansen died
Rob Hall died from Hypothermia on the south summit of Mount Everest

32. High Altitude Cerebral Edema
What is H.A.C.E.
High Altitude Cerebral Edema

33. Characteristics medical Condition
The brain swells with fluid because of the effect of high altitude
Occurs when body fails to acclimate while ascending into high altitudes
signs include: confusion, change in behavior, a drunk stager(ataxia)

34. Diagnosis and Prevention
patient with Edema should be given oxygen
bring down to lower altitude levels
recovery varies between days and weeks

35. Recommended Gear on Everest

36. Climbing Equipment Ice Axe: 60-80 cm (depending on height)
Crampons- with 1 extra pair
Carabiners- 2 large locking
20 ft. of webbing
20 ft. of 6 mm. perlon cord
2 ascenders/ rappel device
water purifier
GPS receiver
oxygen system: 6 cannisters

37. Clothing Needed Synthetic fleece jacket
Down suit, pants and jacket (with hood)
Waterproof/ breathable pants and jacket
Wind shirts (A.K.A windbreaker)
(Optional) one piece climbing shell
Boots and several pairs of socks
High altitude boots with inner/outer layer