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18 Oct 2018

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

Oxygen Problems on Everest 2018

Sticky Post By Lucia Schweigert On October 18, 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?

28 May 2018

Sticky Post By David Lewis Posted in Everest Stories, Science & Exploration Permalink

Summiting Mount Everest

Sticky Post By David Lewis On May 28, 2018

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.