As the recent deaths of sixteen Sherpas underscore climbing Mount Everest remains a daunting challenge. Located in the Himalayas Everest is the highest mountain in the world at a whopping 29029 feet. In this compelling narrative Nico Medina guides readers through the mountain’s ancient beginnings first human settlers historic climbs and the modern commercialization of mountain-climbing. With stories of expeditions gone wrong and miraculously successful summit climbs this is a thrilling addition to the Where Is . . . ? series!
