Mount Everest Facts & Records

Mount Everest Facts & Records

Introduction to Mt. Everest

Mt. Everest was named after Sir George Everest, the then Surveyor General of India (from 1830 to 1843 A.D.). Sir G. Everest discovered the location of Mt. Everest, earlier known as Peak 15

Location of Mt. Everest

• Longitude: 85° 55'40" E

• Latitude: 27°59'16"

Taking average measurements of different places around the mountain range in 1954, the height of Mt. Everest, at 8,848 metres, was calculated. With the help of a GPS satellite, the Geographic Society confirmed the height of Mt. Everest at 8,850 m on 5 May 1999.

Names in Different Regions

• Mt. Everest is called  Chomolungma (Goddess of Ice) in Tibet.

• Mt. Everest is called Sagarmatha (meaning Goddess of the Sky) in Nepal.

Historic Ascents of Mt. Everest

First Successful Ascent

• Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay were the first to scale Mt. Everest in 1953.

First Ascent Without Oxygen

• Messner and Habeler were the first to reach Mt. Everest without oxygen on May 8, 1978.

Notable Climbers and Achievements

Nowang Gombu

• First person to scale Mt. Everest twice:

  • With the American Expedition on 1st May, 1963

  • With the Indian Expedition on 20th May, 1965

• Nowang Gombu is the nephew of Tenzing Norgay.

Jim Whittaker

• First American to succeed in scaling Mt. Everest on 1st May, 1963.

Junko Tabei (Japan)

• First woman in the world to scale Mt. Everest (1975).

Bachhendri Pal

• First Indian woman to scale Mt. Everest on 23rd May, 1984.

Lydia Bradey (New Zealand)

• First woman to climb Mt. Everest without oxygen on 22nd May, 1988.

Phu Dorjee

• First Indian to summit Mt. Everest without oxygen on 5 May 1984.

Records for Most Ascents

Kami Rita Sherpa (Nepal)

• Holds the record for most ascents of Mt. Everest – 23 times (till 21st May, 2019).

• First reached Mt. Everest at the age of 24 in 1994.

Lhakpa Sherpa (Nepal)

• Achieved most ascents of Everest (female) – nine times, since her first summit on 18 May 20  a, nd most recently on 16 May 2018.

Youngest Climbers

Jordan Romero (America)

• Youngest male in the world to scale Mt. Everest at the age of 13 on 22nd May, 2010.

Malveth Poorna

• Youngest female in the world to reach Mt. Everest at the age of 13 on 25th May, 2014.

Raghav Juneja (Moradabad, U.P.)

• Youngest Indian male to scale Mt. Everest at the age of 15 on 21st May, 2013.

• Member of the first school (Lawrence) team in the world to scale Mt. Everest.

• There were 5 other students in the team.

Arjun Vajpai (NOIDA, U.P.)

• Scaled Mt. Everest at the age of 16 years on 13th May, 2010.

Note: There is no age bar to scale Mt. Everest from Tibetan side.

Climbers with Special Achievements

Tom Whittii

• First disabled person (with an artificial leg) to scale Mt. Everest in 1998.

Chris Bomhadi.tr (Denver, America)

• First person suffering from Haemophilia to reach Mt. Everest on 22nd May, 2017.

• Except for Mt. Vinson, he has scaled all the highest peaks of every continent.

Highest Mountain Peaks (World)

[Source: Encyclopedia Britannica]

The Deepest Oceans

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Final Thoughts

Mt. Everest stands as a symbol of human endurance, courage, and the relentless pursuit of dreams. From its discovery by Sir George Everest to the countless historic ascents, it continues to inspire adventurers across the globe. Whether it’s the first climb by Hillary and Tenzing, record-breaking summits by Kami Rita Sherpa, or the incredible feats of young climbers like Jordan Romero and Malveth Poorna, each story reflects determination and bravery.

The mountain has not only challenged the strongest but also empowered individuals with disabilities and health conditions to rise above limits. As the highest point on Earth, Mt. Everest remains a beacon for those who dare to push boundaries, proving that with the right spirit, no peak is too high.

It also reminds us of the importance of teamwork, preparation, and respect for nature’s power. For every climber, the journey to Everest is not just a physical test, but a transformational experience that lives in their hearts forever.