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Everest is so high that to reach its summit, climbers must pass into the Death Zone. See what life is like for climbers on Mount Everest.
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Are there dead bodies on Mount Everest?
It's kind of like a graveyard up there. Only the dead aren't buried. They're frozen in time -- with climbing ropes still around their waists.
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Can you ice climb a waterfall?
When most people spy a frozen waterfall, they get out their cameras. But an ice climber unpacks his ice tools. What conditions make a frozen waterfall safe to scale?
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How Climbing Mount Everest Works
More than 2,200 people have succeeded, but nearly 200 have lost their lives attempting to climb Mount Everest. So why do it? The most famous answer, from from climber George Mallory: "because it is there."
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How has Mount Everest tourism affected Nepal?
Tourists flood Nepal each year to get a glimpse of Mount Everest. While the tourism means good money for the region, it's taking a toll on the mountains.
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How Ice Climbing Works
Adventure seekers like to turn up the volume on danger. So it makes sense that rock climbers would set their sights on ice. What makes ice climbing such risky business?
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How Rock Climbing Works
Rock climbing is an exhilarating sport that involves strength, control and finesse. Find out what it takes to really get high on life.
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How Spelunking Works
Spelunking, or caving, is a sport in which people explore caves. Why would someone crawl into a hole in the ground? And how do they return safely?
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Naked Sherpa Sets World Record
25-year-old, Lakpa Tharke Sherpa, set a world record when he stripped naked on the summit of Mt. Everest in 2006. He faced also created controversy because the mountain is considered sacred. Learn about this record here.
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Top 5 Mountains to Climb
When you climb a mountain, you get the reward of great a workout and a breathtaking view at the top. Which mountains should you tackle in your lifetime?
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