The goal of the Mallory and Irvine Research Expedition of 1999 was to discover evidence of whether George Mallory and Andrew Irvine had been the first to summit Mount Everest in their attempt of 8–9 ...

While there are many discovered and named climbing routes on Everest, two routes are most commonly climbed: The South Col route starting from Nepal, and the Northeast Ridge Standard, or The ...

Jost Kobusch on the West Ridge of Mt. Everest / Daniel Hug/terragraphy Iconic Mt. Everest, the highest mountain in the world, stands 29,029 feet. Located in the Himalayas on the Nepal-Tibet border ...

and other themes such as mountain waste, motivations, and spirituality. Rarely seen artefacts are also on display, including Mallory’s boot and Irvine’s ice axe, both found on Everest.

Ever since British explorer George Mallory attempted to climb Mount Everest in 1924 ... Though many have died on Mount Everest, their deaths have typically happened on or near well-trafficked summit ...

The exhibition offers visitors a chance to explore the stories of Everest pioneers, Cumbrian connections, and other themes such as mountain waste, motivations, and spirituality. Rarely seen artefacts ...