In the border areas of China and Nepal, there is a special group called the Sherpa. The Sherpa is known for being a tour guide for the Everest Mountaineering team. They lived at the foot of Mount Everest and were born with the ability to climb, but at the same time they also witnessed the hardships and dangers of climbing. Why climb Mount Everest? George Mallory once said, “Because it is there.”
There are no more than 300 mountaineering places per year on the northern slope of China. The China Mountaineering Association conducts a strict review of the mountaineering qualification of each climber. You must have a 6,000-meter summit certificate to apply for a 7,000-meter climb. You can challenge 8000 meters with a 7,000 meter Hilltop Certificate. You can climb Mount Everest after 8000 meters.
For the route to Mount Everest, there has always been a saying that “the north slope is more difficult than the south slope.” The difficulty of climbing from the north slope is mainly from 6500 meters to the upper part and the second step at 8680 meters, but in 1975 Chinese mountaineering After the team set up the metal ladder here, the difficulty of climbing the second step was relatively reduced. From the south slope to the top of the mountain, the difficulties encountered are mainly concentrated around 6,000 meters. During the trip to Camp 1, it is necessary to pass the very dangerous “Kumbu Icefall”. At any time, there will be an ice tower falling from the top of the mountaineering team. The cracks in the ice at the foot are also crisscrossed, and this climb is the most dangerous part of the southern slope. The route on the northern slope does not seem to be good. There are many ice rocks, the wind is large, but the probability of a sudden occurrence on the north slope is low. The sudden onset of ice, avalanches and rolling stones on the southern slope is difficult to predict, so the threat to the lives of climbers will be even greater…”
Climbing Mount Everest was originally the most challenging task in the world. Due to various restrictions and weather conditions, many climbers chose to climb to the top on May 22 and 23 this year, causing traffic jams. Seven climbers were killed. If they withdraw from the camp, they will at least not die. But between honor and life, as a climber, they chose the former.
For most people, summiting Mount Everest is an unreachable dream, but you can choose to visit Everest Base Camp and experience the majesty of Mount Everest from a distance. This trip will definitely bring you a different experience.
