The worlds highest mountain is buzzing with mountaineers. Theyre fixing the routes to the peak, dealing with avalanches, taking care of camp logistics, and prepping to summit.Starting today, well provide updates, videos, and interviews from the mountain. If youre new to Everest, it might be a good idea to read some of our classic coverage, like Replica Cartier Santos 100 Mens Watch W200737G Into Thin Air, Return to Thin Air, The Everest Guides Debate, High Times: Party at Base Camp, King of the Hill, and The No Fall Zone. These features will give you a great first look into the drama, mayhem, and exhilaration that take place on Everest.
To start off this year, you would be wise to check out Alan Arnettes blog. If youre just getting into Everest, Arnette goes over the basics. He also has an insiders eye for detail, having attempted the mountain three times. His blog features detailed maps, Replica Cartier Santos Galbee Mens Watch W20099C4 pictures, and updates. Last week he gave a detailed description of how the ropes were set. He also put up an extended interview with Becky Ripple, a key component of the Peaks Freaks team who provides essential support. He keeps a chart showing the location of teams on the mountain, so you can get an overview of how the season is progressing.
Another fun place to start is Born Out There, the blog put together by the First Ascent team. Established mountaineers Dave Hahn, Peter Whittaker, Melissa Arnot, Ed Viesturs and more update this climbing blog with videos, pictures, and Replica Cartier Santos Mens Watch W20011C4 detailed posts. (They also have a YouTube page where you can check out and embed past videos.) Daily updates range from posts on a recent avalanche, to climbing plans, to the basics of setting up a good basecamp on the mountain, embedded below, in case you want to start getting ready for next year.
