What continent is Mt. Everest located in?

This “tent city” is made up of dozens or even hundreds of tents. It has kitchens, dining halls, and even solar-powered lights. Most climbers spend weeks here to get used to the thin air.

Who is credited for being the first person (actually two people) to reach the summit of Mt. Everest?

The process of adjusting to lower oxygen levels at high elevation. Climbers adjust through exercise and rest as they gradually move higher.

The harmful effects of cold, wind, or other extreme weather conditions.

What natural disaster killed 22 climbers at base camp in 2015, which is the single deadliest day on Mt. Everest?

A deep open crack, especially in a glacier.

Giant chunks of ice on the surface of a glacier.

A member of a Himalayan people living on the borders of Nepal and Tibet, renowned for their skill in mountaineering, who often serve as guides for people climbing Mt. Everest.

At an elevation of 26,000 ft, humans have difficulty breathing, the lack of oxygen places tremendous stress on the body, and climbers are at great risk of experiencing altitude sickness. This area is known as what?

Most hikers will need to use oxygen masks when they get near the summit of Mt. Everest?

These enormous animals can often be seen on the trails carrying supplies, leading to Base Camp?

The summit of Mt. Everest is about the size of what?

How long does it take the average person to hike the entirety of Mt. Everest?