5 surprising facts about Everest
In this blog, I talk about some surprising facts about Everest that many people don’t know.
mountain science
How much do you know about the science that gets us to the highest point on Earth, Mount Everest?
Find out what you know about the science that gets us to the highest point on Earth in this fun quiz!
Weather on Everest – what will 2019 bring?
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?
How do we forecast weather on Everest?
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.
How to survive on Everest
Humans are not meant to survive above 8,000 metres (26,246 feet). Yet people have managed to climb to the highest point on Earth. Melanie explains how it feels to climb Everest and the science behind it.
Oxygen Problems on Everest 2018
The 2018 Everest season heard several reports of oxygen problems, with Presenter Ben Fogle being amongst those with issues. Many climbers rely on oxygen for safety. So what was going on?
Summiting Mount Everest
Climb Update: It’s Monday morning as I write this – the 28th May 2018. Exactly one week ago I was resting in a tent at the South Col of Mount Everest having climbed to the summit that morning.