Documentary about George Mallory's 1924 Everest disappearance. Mallory died 800 feet below summit while pursuing Everest's unclimbed summit. His body was found with belongings intact in 1999
Established in 1976, covers 1,148 km² in eastern Nepal. Ranges from 2,845 to 8,848 m, including Mount Everest. Borders Qomolangma in Tibet and Makalu Barun in east
Survey of India established 29,028 feet as standard in 1952-1954. Chinese survey in 1975 found 29,029.24 feet. Italian satellite survey in 1987 measured 29,108 feet. GPS survey in 1999 confirmed 29,035 feet plus/minus 6.5 feet. Chinese radar survey in 2005 yielded 29,017.12 feet
Climbers disagree on which peaks make up the Seven Summits. Europe's classification as separate continent raises questions about Mount Elbrus. Bass and Messner's lists are identical due to different continental views
World's highest point at 29,032 feet (8,848 meters). Located in Himalayas between Nepal and Tibet. Surrounded by iconic peaks like Lhotse and Nuptse. Features challenging terrain including Khumbu Glacier and Hillary Step
Mount Everest stands at 8,848m in Nepal's Himalayas. K2 (8,611m) is second highest, known as 'Savage Mountain'. Kangchenjunga (8,586m) is third highest, highest peak in India. Lhotse (8,516m) is famous for proximity to Everest. Makalu (8,485m) features ten-member French expedition in 1955