The history of the world's highest peak

Mount Everest towers more than 29,000 feet above sea level.

I’ve Been Guiding Mount Everest for a Decade. Here’s What It’s Really Like.

High-altitude guiding may be one of the most brutal dream jobs on earth. A longtime pro shares the good—and the bad.
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An astronaut's journey from space to the summit of Everest

But on 20 May 2009, former NASA astronaut Scott Parazynski (USA) became the first person to complete both incredible ...