What to know about climbing Mount Everest

Find out all you need to know about climbing Mount Everest, from its geology to the cost of climbing the notorious peak.
Tine Mena is the first woman from North East India to summit Mount Everest. Now, Mena shares her knowledge of the outdoors with her community with the hope that it will inspire them to explore the world around them in this short by Tushar Joneja. The Short Film Showcase spotlights exceptional short videos created by filmmakers from around the web and selected by National Geographic editors. The filmmakers created the content presented, and the opinions expressed are their own, not those of National Geographic Partners.
Every spring, Mount Everest draws in people from around the world to conquer its peak. After summiting Everest 21 times, Apa Sherpa is on a mission to build a brighter future for the children of Nepal in this film by Sherpas Cinema. The Short Film Showcase spotlights exceptional short videos created by filmmakers from around the web and selected by National Geographic editors. The filmmakers created the content presented, and the opinions expressed are their own, not those of National Geographic Partners.

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