Mount Everest
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Mount Everest Burton Xie ASN 320 Jan 30, 2012
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Mount Everest. Burton Xie ASN 320 Jan 30, 2012. The Roof of the World. Highest mountain in the world Named after Sir George Everest Elevation of 29,035 ft No outsiders until 1921. The Death Zone. Above 25,00 ft Rapid breathing and pulse rate Suppressed appetites - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Mount Everest
Burton XieASN 320
Jan 30, 2012
The Roof of the World
• Highest mountain in the world• Named after Sir George Everest• Elevation of 29,035 ft• No outsiders until 1921
The Death Zone
• Above 25,00 ft• Rapid breathing
and pulse rate• Suppressed
appetites• Trouble thinking
clearly• Supplemental
oxygen
http://www.guardian.co.uk/sport/gallery/2010/oct/28/england-2003-rugby-world-cup-team
The First to Climb
Conquering Everest
http://swurdin.com/2010/10/page/3/ http://www.mountainsoftravelphotos.com/Gasherbrum%20I/Main.html
