A century after the disappearance of explorer George Mallory, his photos and diary offer a valuable baseline for investigating impacts of tourism and climate change on the Tibet side of Everest.
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This year is shaping up to be one of the deadliest on record. Here are some of the challenges climbers face when attempting to reach the summit of Mount Everest.
The 2019 season has been one of Mount Everest’s deadliest for climbers.
Overcrowding and inexperience is proving a dangerous combination on the world’s highest peaks. Is it time to introduce controls on who can climb them?
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