5 surprising facts about Everest
In this blog, I talk about some surprising facts about Everest that many people don’t know.
science of the summit
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.