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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