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Essay / Preparing Mount Everest - 943
You imagine views from the top of the peak, a full panorama of wispy clouds around and in the distance and peaks rising into the atmosphere. Views covering 200 miles. Many dared, although few survived and went down unscathed. Are you ready to attempt an expedition to the summit of Mount Everest to endure -70 temperatures and shear elevations like a God? The summit of Mount Everest reaches 29,008 feet. towards the skies enveloped between Nepal and Tibet. How could prepared climbers accomplish this feat? A successful Everest expedition requires sufficient resources, a strong grasp of geography, and a thorough schedule, regardless of the climber's experience. To begin with, climbers are considered to carry gigantic luggage, but what are the sufficient resources needed for a successful expedition to the mountain? ? A list of equipment a climber would need includes thermal protective clothing, oxygen tanks, and a regulator (Krakauer). Oxygen tanks are necessary as you rise into the atmosphere, because air that becomes thinner will be less oxygen dense. Oxygen is an essential element that the body needs to supply blood throughout the body (?Personal Knowledge - Science Course)?. In the Air, John's account of the expedition, "the team's climbers achieved impaired cognitive function in 10 minutes" (Krakauer). “Ten minutes later, all my oxygen was gone; my cognitive function, which was marginal before, immediately collapsed” (Krakauer). Impaired cognitive functions would hamper the expedition by causing faulty footwork and slipping. Tight clothing will prevent the dangers of temperatures of -70 caused by the raging wind. Possible conditions range from frostbite to hypothermia which could lead to a...... middle of paper ......gen cans For example, In the air. "Rob Hall said the oxygen tanks were empty but I knew they were full." Supplies could be measured and calculated for shelf life until they reached a rest camp. Planning will help you make wise decisions about resource usage, work on time for orders, and maintain peace of mind. Now prevents any setbacks caused by indecision and foresight of events. In conclusion, a successful expedition to Mount Everest requires applicable use of knowledge, summit features, and a surplus of resources essential for climbing and effective planning. Ultimately, all expeditions to the Mountain should experience a substantial increase in success percentage, even for inexperienced climbers. So will you achieve glory and be named tamer of the infamous Mt. Everest, the largest peak in the world.?