The icefall is created by the Khumbu Glacier as it flows over a steep part of mountain. It is one of the most dangerous parts of the climb. Because the glacier moves several feet each day, the icefall is constantly shifting. Huge crevasses open and close. Massive chunks of ice, some as tall as apartment buildings, can topple without warning.
Climbers cross wide crevasses on aluminum-ladder bridges.
At 27,923 feet, it is the fourth highest peak in the world. A Buddhist ceremony to ask the gods for permission to climb and for protection. A large tower of snow and ice, usually found around or in icefalls. They can fall without warning. People native to the Himalaya, who are famous for their strength and climbing skills.