5 surprising facts about Everest
In this blog, I talk about some surprising facts about Everest that many people don’t know.
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How to protect your eyes in the mountains
Learn about the benefits of photochromic lenses for mountain expeditions and skiing.
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.
Women on Everest
Find out how women perform on Everest and see Melanie’s new film ‘The 10%’ about women on Everest.
How long does it take to climb Everest?
Many people wonder how long it takes to climb Everest. But this question is not as simple as it sounds. Find out why.
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.
Coordinating the summit push
Climb Update: The last couple of weeks have been just waiting, biding our time at Base Camp. However, whilst the climbers have been resting there has been a lot of activity higher up the mountain.
How meeting the Queen inspired me to climb Mount Everest
This year I’m climbing Mount Everest. I feel so lucky to have this opportunity to do something so incredible, and I owe it all to Henry Day, the Mount Everest Foundation and the Queen! Here’s why…
Mapiraju (5424m)
Climb report from Mapiraju, a 5400m peak in the Peruvian Cordillera Blanca. Climbed Saturday 18th June 2016.
Jatunmontepunchu (5421m)
Climb report from Jatunmontepuncu (Huapi), a 5400m peak in the Peruvian Cordillera Blanca. Climbed Wednesday 15th June 2016.
Chopiraju Oeste (5475m)
Climb report from Chopiraju Oeste, a 5400m peak in the Peruvian Cordillera Blanca. Climbed Sunday 12th June 2016.
Romantic Lights, Vermont
It was a romantic experience for an Irish ski worker in Vermont, 1989, when they were treated to a surprising auroral display.
Climbing in Peru
Just returned from climbing in Peru’s Cordillera Blanca with an Alpine Club team, tackling various objectives in small groups.
Huaraz, Peru
Just arrived in Huaraz, Peru with the Alpine Club. Here I share photos, first impressions and our plans for climbing.
Climbing Aconcagua
Aconcagua (6962m) is the highest mountain on the South American continent, one of the Seven Summits and the highest mountain outside of Asia.
Mountain Science project
Melanie went to the Himalayas to climb Putha Hiunchuli, the highest peak she had ever attempted. As part of this trip she developed educational resources on the science behind some of the things you might want to think about if you’re venturing into the mountains.
Life-saving tips – Extreme Medicine
A handful of practical tips that I’ve learned at the World Extreme Medicine Expo that might help you on your own adventures.