Mount Everest, standing at 8844.43 meters above sea level on its northern slope and 8848.86 meters on its southern slope, is the highest peak in the Himalayas. It is situated in an approximately east-west arc-shaped mountain system, with its southern slope located in Nepal.

Over a long geological age, a vast amount of gravel and silt was washed out from the land and deposited in the Himalayas, forming a marine sedimentary rock layer more than 30,000 meters thick. Later, due to strong orogeny, the Himalayas were squeezed and violently uplifted.

It is estimated that the average rise is around 20 to 30 meters every ten thousand years. Even now, the Himalayas are still rising.

Mount Everest is located in the middle of the Himalayas, and it takes the shape of a giant pyramid with extremely steep terrain. The snowline of Mount Everest is between 5800-6200 meters on the northern slope and 5500-6100 meters on the southern slope.

There are also 548 continental glaciers distributed between the ridges and cliffs, with a total area of 1457.07 square kilometers and an average thickness of 7260 meters.

As early as the beginning of the 19th century, Mount Everest became a destination that mountaineers and scientists around the world yearned for. However, it was not until 1953 that New Zealander Edmund Hillary set the record for the first successful ascent. By the end of 1998, 1,054 people around the world had reached the top of the world. They discovered and created 11 climbing routes.

With its reputation as the top of the earth, Mount Everest has become a "temple" in the minds of climbers worldwide, making it the lifelong wish of every climber. The climate of Mount Everest and its nearby peaks is complex and changeable, with fluctuations throughout the year, making it often unpredictable, even within a day.

Mount Everest is covered with snow all year round. As the altitude rises, the temperature gradually decreases. The average temperature is around minus 30 degrees Celsius. The air becomes thinner, and the oxygen level decreases. Even with adequate oxygen, altitude sickness remains a severe threat.

Besides temperature and hypoxia, there are other unexpected extreme weather events, such as avalanches and snowstorms. Helicopters cannot currently land on the top of Mount Everest to carry out rescue missions because the rapid rotation of the helicopter propeller may cause an avalanche.

Climbing Mount Everest is an extremely challenging sport that requires physical strength, stamina, skill, and courage. Climbers need to advance at high altitudes, low oxygen, extreme temperatures, and difficult mountain conditions.

To successfully climb to the summit, climbers must undergo adequate training and preparation before climbing, including improving cardiopulmonary function and muscle strength, learning climbing skills and equipment usage methods, and understanding altitude sickness and disease prevention and treatment.

Additionally, climbers must take preventive measures during mountaineering, such as avoiding excessive fatigue, maintaining water and energy intake, wearing appropriate cold and rainproof equipment, keeping a safe distance, and continuously monitoring changes in their physical condition.

When climbing Mount Everest, climbers must also abide by local culture, laws, and regulations, and respect the natural environment and the customs and beliefs of residents.

Although climbing Mount Everest is a risky sport, it is also a challenging and rewarding experience. Climbers can challenge themselves, break through their limits, and appreciate the magnificent landscape and cultural charm of Mount Everest.