The allure of climbing to the top of the world’s highest mountain is undeniable for adventurers around the globe. Sir Edmund Hillary and Sherpa mountaineer Tenzing Norgay were the first confirmed climbers to do so in 1953. As of January of this year, about 6,664 different people have reached the summit (some have climbed more than once), for a total of 11,996 successful ascents. Read More