Frequently Asked Questions Thousands of web sites for educators and students. Support for long-term classroom planning and professional development. Information covering important topics for today's educators and parents. The climbers tracked their mental and physical states as they climbed the mountain and scientists studied the changes that took place as the climbers ascended into thinner air. The story of the climb is divided into four parts with each part detailing a critical stage of the climb from sea level to the summit 29,028 feet above.
Several sections cover scientific subjects such as glaciers and atmospheric pressure.
The Newsflashes section contains articles covering almost every day of the journey to the summit and the return to the base camp. The site also includes biographical data of the team members. The History section discusses how the Himalayas were formed, early attempts to reach the summit, the first team to reach the summit, and the first team to reach the summit without the aid of oxygen canisters. In addition, users can view several QuickTime movies within this site.