Mount Everest

they wish to reach the top of the summit and be known as one of the people who climbed and reached the top of Everest. Doug Hansen is a good example for this because he tried to climb Everest once, but failed and was brought down by the Sherpas. He wasn't rich like the others, he was able to go to the expedition because elementary students sold stuff to support him the fund for the Everest trip. Because of that he wanted to climb the…

Managing to ignore the voices in my head that tell me I’m not capable, the determination inside of me grows; I wanted to prove myself wrong. While droplets of sweat brim over the tip of my nose, aching muscles bicker in rebellion with each step. I came to a stop as my neck stretched back to examine the enormous mountain that towered over me. As the sun set behind it, an ominous silhouette stared back and cast a shadow over a trail leading into darkness. My friend’s eyes widened in wonder as I…

The Ring of Alagaard “It was a cold and rainy night in the Rockies. . . . Oh, wait! It’s always cold in the Rockies,” grumbled explorer Tyler Spinner. “Come on, don’t be so pessimistic,” replied his sister and co-worker, Alicia Spinner, “besides, we’re almost to the bottom.” They were hiking down Mt. Robson, part of the Canadian Rockies. They were up there because a geologist had discovered what was thought to be a rare stone, but it turned out to be a plain, old luminescent amethyst. “That…

Western Cordillera After nearly 720 km of walking, I’ve arrived at one of the highest points in the Western Cordillera. My legs and back are sore from climbing the steep and twisting mountains, while my entire body is frozen from the ice and snow. But the sight I see now is definitely worth it. Everywhere, all of it, is beautiful. The mountains I see are the very jewels of nature, hardly affected by the booming forces of erosion. These are colossal proofs of the Western’s Cordillera’s status as…

Long ago, when the world was filled with magic and faeries and mythical creatures, the Gods overlooked the world from atop their giant mountain. The mountaintop was called The Summer Land, because even though the peak was covered in snow and ice, the sun always shone on their heavenly palace. The king of all the Gods, Dunir, was a powerful and handsome man, and when he occasionally went to walk in the middle world, all the women fell at his feet! King Dunir was indeed lonely up in The Summer…

highest Mountain" and "A Mountain of Garbage" talk about Mt. Everest. "The World's Highest Mountain" talks about two people who climbed to the summit of Mt. Everest. While the second passage "A Mountain of Garbage" talks about how climbers on Mt. Everest pollute the mountain by leaving waste and discarded items. These passages are both alike and different in many ways. The two passages are similar because they both revolve around Mt. Everest and climbers. The first passage, "The World's…

In the book, Into Thin Air. by Jon Krakauer, him and about twenty or so other climbers attempt to climb Mt. Everest. Along the way they experience multiple complications and setbacks on their way to the summit. Along with all of the other setbacks, ten people died along the journey. Ultimately, there is no one person responsible for all of the deaths, greed is to blame. Greed plays a large role in the deaths of Andy Harris, Doug Hansen, Rob Hall, Yasuko Namba, Scott Fischer, Ngawang Topche…

Tibet) and Poon Hill (3210 m). An isolated, wilderness and the remote area of Nepal filled with the Tibetan culture and tradition. The place will be even more interesting in the mountain festival. Trekking is a key to see the top of the world Mt. Everest (8848 m), deepest gorge (Kali Gandaki Gorge 6967 m) and the deepest valley (Arun Valley 8391 m) with rare wildlife and plant, including snow leopard, yak, Himalayan black bear, tahr, red panda, and yarsa gumba. People can spend their holidays…

Southeastern Utah might as well be the surface of Mars. Between the buttes and mesas of an arid landscape, where tumbleweeds blow across the roads, sagebrush grows from the cracked nutrient-rich soil, and prickly pears sprout under rusted, broken rock, there is little besides long stretches of open wilderness. In the late 1950’s and early 1960’s, while much of the climbing community fixated on the Yosemite Valley, and the world’s attention was captivated by the Himalayas, a group of Colorado…

Mount Rainier National Park has something for every type of visitor from the casual sight seer to the wilderness adventurer. The Paradise area of the park, usually open year round provides direct access to the mountain and snow fields from the parking lot as well as a visitor center and newly renovated lodge. In summer, hike the wheel chair accessible paved Skyline trail to Myrtle Falls-only one mile long this trail is perfect for the entire family and an easy way to get up close and personal…