Did you know?? Everest was formed 60 million years ago. It is the highest mountain in the world, standing at 8848m (29,029 ft) the highest point on the earth's surface. Also known as Sagarmatha (Nepali for 'Head of the Sky') and Qomolangma (Tibetan for 'Goddess Mother of the World').
![]() | A Year of Adventures - Lonely Planet Book This work contains adventure activities to undertake at the best time of year - all around the world. All manner of activities are covered from watching whales, to climbing Everest. It contains inspirational images and a major destination covered every we ... | From £14.95 | More Information » |
![]() | An Afterclap of Fate - Mallory on Everest The perennial mystery of Mallory and Irvine on Everest receives an inriguing twist in a reconstruction of their fateful climb written virtually in Mallory's own words. Drawn from the climber's letters, writing and Mallory's background as a classicist, thi ... | From £15.00 | More Information » |
![]() | Everest - Summit of the World At 8848m Mount Everest is the highest peak in the world - even the trek to base camp is an arduous undertaking. This neat little book outlines the basic necessities in preparing for an ascent of the peak via the 'normal' routes from both Nepal and Tibet. ... | From £9.99 | More Information » |
![]() | Mount Everest - Bradford Washburn (folded) A gorgeous map of the Everest massif, portrayed in the highly-detailed Swiss catographic style. Contours indicated at 40m intervals and trekking routes are shown. The reverse shows an enlarged 'Everest First Ascents' map at 1:25,000 and includes a mini hi ... | From £21.99 | More Information » |
![]() | Trekking in the Nepal Himalaya, Asia - Lonely Planet Everest, Annapurna, Kanchenjunga, Machhapuchhare, Makalu - a roll call of inspiration awaits trekkers in the Nepal Himalaya. Discover its famous peaks and unique culture in this authoritative guide by one of the region's most experienced trekkers. - 22 ne ... | From £14.99 | More Information » |