Mt. Everest: Does anybody have a pic of the top of Everest? I don't mean the view from the top or a pic of climbers celebrating at the top. I would like to see the actual summit. Is it...

DJ Mills Loc: Idaho

Does anybody have a pic of the top of Everest? I don't mean the view from the top or a pic of climbers celebrating at the top. I would like to see the actual summit. Is it sharp, is it level, is it round, how big is it, how many people can stand there at the same time? You get the picture (pun intended. sorry about that)

Falcon Loc: Abilene, Texas

djmills wrote:

Does anybody have a pic of the top of Everest? I don't mean the view from the top or a pic of climbers celebrating at the top. I would like to see the actual summit. Is it sharp, is it level, is it round, how big is it, how many people can stand there at the same time? You get the picture (pun intended. sorry about that)

Looks to me to be rather sharp and pointy! I don't have a picture, but you can get a good idea from Google Earth. I think Google Earth is a free download and is an amazing program.

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

djmills wrote:

Does anybody have a pic of the top of Everest? I don't mean the view from the top or a pic of climbers celebrating at the top. I would like to see the actual summit. Is it sharp, is it level, is it round, how big is it, how many people can stand there at the same time? You get the picture (pun intended. sorry about that)

I bet google can give you one.

George H Loc: Brooklyn, New York

djmills wrote:

Does anybody have a pic of the top of Everest? I don't mean the view from the top or a pic of climbers celebrating at the top. I would like to see the actual summit. Is it sharp, is it level, is it round, how big is it, how many people can stand there at the same time? You get the picture (pun intended. sorry about that)

Dj,
The summit can support maybe 8 people but it is kind of pointed. I have seen it in person, since I used to climb, have done K2, and seen Everest. Was never in the right time frame to make any attempt at that mountain.

George

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

George H wrote:

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It's never too late!

George H Loc: Brooklyn, New York

jerryc41 wrote:

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Jerry,
Yes it is, my fat old ass would barely make it to base camp. At 67, I would never consider climbing Everest, she is one of the least forgiving.

George

mort Loc: california

interesting question , and to have an answer from someone who has actually
seen it . amazing group on this blog . also interesting as i just finished " into
thin air " by john krakauer about the 1997 ill fated everest assent . i also have
the book "the picture of everest " by alfred gregory with photos with of the first assent by hillary and tenzing . not really a good picture of the summit .

JimH Loc: Western South Jersey, USA

George H wrote:

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When you say you've 'done' K2, do you mean you've summitted, or just been there? Which expedition? Very curious to know.

Migyur

Hey George,

You've done K2! I bow to your wow!
Did you take pictures during the climb or on the summit?

Have you read "Mount Analogue" by Renee Daumal?

George H Loc: Brooklyn, New York

JimH wrote:

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DJ,
Never made the summit, never had the full time to do so, was in the military and we did some climbing on K2. Probably one of the most awe inspiring places in the world.

George

Migyur

What was the American military doing on K2?

George H Loc: Brooklyn, New York

Migyur wrote:

What was the American military doing on K2?

Migyur,
Little bit of training and R&R.

George