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Questions and Responses
Set 3, posted May 4, 1999
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Question:
When you're on Everest, in addition to the physical
challenges you confront daily, do you feel any sense that
you are part of a very special tradition, especially as your
present trip has as its goal to search of Mallory and
Irvine, or what happened to them?
Good Luck!
Jim Sitrick Washington DC
Response from Liesl Clark, NOVA Producer:
Yes, for us on Everest this year we often feel a part of the
grander historical picture as every step we take is in the
footsteps of George Leigh Mallory and Andrew Irvine. We have
a full library of books that can take us back to the early
reconnaissance expeditions of the 1920s.
Question:
I'm 25 years old and I've never tried to climb any mountain.
I'm in a good physical situation, although not at my best.
I'm very interested in engaging in the adventure and
spiritual experience of climbing Mountain Everest. Do you
believe it's possible? What are the first steps I should
take to achieve this target?
Hope hearing soon from you,
Yours sincerely,
Emerson Leite Sao Paulo, Brazil
Response from Liesl Clark, NOVA Producer:
You should start on small peaks near you and work your way
up to higher peaks. To be prepared for an Everest climb, you
should have climbed in the Himalayas before and preferably
an 8,000 meter peak. It is important to have good technical
experience climbing in glaciers with crampons and using
fixed ropes.
Question:
If you find the body, are you going to return it to the
family, or bring it back for a burial after all these years?
What are the family's wishes?
Thanks, and have a safe climb!
Dale S. Dervin Columbus, Ohio
Response from Liesl Clark, NOVA Producer:
At 27,000 feet, it would be impossible to bring the body
down, as climbers at that elevation have a tough time even
getting themselves down. The team plans to return to the
family any important relics that might be found with the
body (ice axe, harness, etc).
The families gave us their blessings to conduct this
search.
Question:
This might be an unusual question but what is it like to
look into the night sky on Mt. Everest? On a clear night do
starts cover the sky? I am curious because I always hear
that our atmosphere interferes with telescopes. Is this
greatly reduced or unnoticeable on Everest?
Thanks,
Tom Paine Ft Worth, TX
Response from Liesl Clark, NOVA Producer:
The stars are really bring up here in the clear air above
Everest. But what is truly amazing is the full moon, which
lights up the sky so well you could read under it.
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