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Mt Everest

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  • How long did it take Erik to reach the top of Mt Everest?
    About two and a half months
  • Why did they have to return to base camp?
    Because it was taking too long to reach the next camp
  • How tall is Mt Everest?
    29,032 feet
  • What did the people at basecamp share with the team during the journey?
    Weather conditions
  • What did Erik's team use to help guide him?
    Bells
  • Who climbed Mt Everest blindly?
    Erik Weihenmayer
  • Who helps people climb the mountain?
    Sherpas
  • What year did Erik climb the Mt Everest?
    2001
  • Why did some people not make it to the top?
    Because they were sick
  • How did the cross over gaps in the snow?
    They used a ladder
  • What is the best time to climb Mt Everest?
    Spring
  • Where is Mt Everest located?
    Nepal
  • What is altitude sickness?
    Feeling dizzy and sick from lack of oxygen
  • How did they keep in touch with people staying at basecamp?
    Walkie Talkies
  • Did all of the team make it to the top of the mountain?
    No
  • How many people were on Eriks team?
    19
  • What is the top of the mountain called?
    Peak or Summit
  • What are some emotions Erik felt during the journey?
    Happy, proud, brave, scared, nervous
  • How many times did they return to base camp?
    2
  • What is the tallest mountain in the world?
    Mt Everest