Edmund Hillary

In the book, Into Thin Air, Jon Krakauer who is both the author and the narrator discussed about his expedition to Mount Everest. Before talking about his expedition, he informs the readers about the history of Mount Everest and its climbers. Then while he talks about his specific journey to Everest, he descriptively mentions about all his obstacles, his guides, the Sherpas, his clients, and much more with as much sensory details as possible. So because of the descriptive writing that the author…

If the death of 16 people doesn’t stop a government from continuing what they are doing and not changing any laws to prevent any future incidents of their people then then doesn’t that sound unjust and should we not take a stand to change this? This is what’s being done to Sherpas in Nepal, they risk their own lives guiding tourists up Mount Everest but don’t get enough credit, money or respect for it. A sherpas job consists of lugging tourists’ gear, guiding them up the mountain, and clearing…

Climbing a mountain is a high-risk pursuit that is likely to be very difficult, but is also likely to be very rewarding. The stories, The Devil’s Thumb by Jon Krakauer and Touch the Top of the World by Erik Weihenmayer, both detail the authors’ exploits to climb the treacherous mountains, The Devil’s Thumb and Mount Everest, respectively. There are many similarities between the experiences of each climber as they went through their ascents. These similarities also are reflected in the writing of…

Every year, Sherpas risk their own lives attempting to safely guide other mountaineers to the summit of Mount Everest, yet they receive no special award or recognition after accomplishing this amazing feat for many other mountaineers. A couple thousand dollars may seem like a reasonable fee to aid others up the mountain, but it is not worth the life-threatening conditions they must overcome. Sherpas are genetically adapted to the below-freezing temperature and they have a stronger resistance to…

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Some people form crazy, dangerous actions when undertaking a mission. Take Farah Ahmedi, for example, she climbed an enormous mountain on a prosthetic leg to reach freedom and safety. Annie Johnson built a whole business out of a bad situation that happened with her husband. Rikki-Tikki fought off dangerous cobras to save his new family. Though these people were all different and in different circumstances, they each took on a mission to survive. Farah Ahmedi: Though Farah Ahmedi had a…

Mount Everest is located in the Himalayas mountain range on the border of Nepal and Tibet. Mount Everest is the highest mountain in the world at 8,848 m (29029 ft.) The height of it was first published in 1856, when it was known as Peak XV. There are dangers that await that include high winds, bad weather, and altitude sickness for people who climb the mountain. There is an average of 5,000 people who try to climb it. Lack of oxygen is a serious problem while climbing it. If you climb an…

A city with an area measuring 3,255 miles squared and lying on the Gastineau Channel, Juneau, Alaska captured my breath and left me speechless. For some Juneau is a venue to buy trinkets and take family pictures for the Christmas card. For others Juneau is a place to hunt vicious black bears or reel in an Artic Char. For me Juneau, Alaska is significant for it allowed me to strengthen in my faith and believe God created the Earth we live on. Foremost, the sky was foggy, and the air was…

There are many risks in life that people are willing to take for their passion and entertainment of climbing mountains. But the deadliest risk that a person that loves climbing can take is climbing Mount Everest. Mount Everest is the highest mountain in the world, measuring over 29,000 feet. There have been thousands of successful climbs, but there have also been some tragic deaths and injuries. This essay talks about why climbing Mount Everest is not a good idea for three simple reasons. One…

We’ve packed our bags and were ready to go climb Mount Everest! Wait… What? There are a plethora of safety precautions that inexperienced climbers don’t think about before going to go climb this magnificent mountain. But wait, aren’t there helicopters to come rescue you if something should happen? Think again. Helicopter pilots should not have to risk their lives for people who put themselves in danger. No Experience I don’t know why, and I don’t know how, but I am going to climb…