![]() ![]() ![]() Krakauer himself was only 28 years old when he reached the top of this dangerous mountain. The average age of climbers who die on Everest is 33 years old, with many others suffering from severe frostbite or having to be rescued by helicopter. The cold temperature at the top of the world can cause your body to suffer from hypothermia if you are not prepared. The standard route up the Hillary Step takes about 20 hours, but due to high winds and snow, it can take twice as long. Everest, according to Krakauer, is unlike any other mountain, and it is extraordinarily risky even for a sport renowned with danger and difficulty. Krakauer made the revelation in response to 11-year-old Tyler Armstrong, who claimed he wants to climb the tallest peaks on each continent (he's done three so far) and asked for advise on climbing Everest. ![]()
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