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20 May 2019
Sticky Post By Lucia Schweigert Posted in Everest Stories Permalink

How much do you know about the science that gets us to the highest point on Earth, Mount Everest?

Sticky Post By Lucia Schweigert On May 20, 2019
Melanie takes a snow sample on the summit of Everest

Find out what you know about the science that gets us to the highest point on Earth in this fun quiz!

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22 Apr 2019
Sticky Post By Lucia Schweigert Posted in Everest Stories Permalink

Weather on Everest – what will 2019 bring?

Sticky Post By Lucia Schweigert On April 22, 2019
A sunny evening at Camp 3, looking out over the Western Cwm at the clouds in the Khumbu valley.

2018 saw unprecedented good weather on Everest and a record of over 800 summiteers. In 2019, there are indicators the weather could be a lot worse. What do climbers have to be aware of?

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25 Feb 2019
Sticky Post By Lucia Schweigert Posted in Everest Stories Permalink

How do we forecast weather on Everest?

Sticky Post By Lucia Schweigert On February 25, 2019
Clouds at Everest Base Camp clear to show the peak of Nuptse.

Find out how weather forecasting works, what makes it particularly challenging in the mountains and which technological changes have made weather forecasts more reliable than ever.

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14 Jan 2019
Sticky Post By Lucia Schweigert Posted in Science & Exploration Permalink

How to prepare for a sporting challenge

Sticky Post By Lucia Schweigert On January 14, 2019
Performance and functional nutrition specialist Dr. Justin Roberts shares his top tips for preparing for a sporting challenge.

Performance and functional nutrition specialist Dr. Justin Roberts shares his top tips for preparing for a sporting challenge.

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17 Dec 2018
Sticky Post By Lucia Schweigert Posted in Everest Stories, Science & Exploration Permalink

How long does it take to climb Everest?

Sticky Post By Lucia Schweigert On December 17, 2018

Many people wonder how long it takes to climb Everest. But this question is not as simple as it sounds. Find out why.

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02 Jun 2017
Sticky Post By Melanie Windridge Posted in Science & Exploration Permalink

Xtreme Everest & high altitude physiology

Sticky Post By Melanie Windridge On June 2, 2017

Last week, 23rd May 2017, was the 10th anniversary of the Cauldwell Xtreme Everest expedition, a research project that placed a medical research team on the summit of Mount Everest in 2007.

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28 Jul 2016
Sticky Post By Melanie Windridge Posted in Science & Exploration Permalink

Wanting my life back…

Sticky Post By Melanie Windridge On July 28, 2016

Worrying about the ever-lengthening To Do list, I found myself thinking, à la Nigel Farage, “I want my life back!” But then I thought…

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