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8848 metres
The Height of Mount Everest

200 mph
The speed at which wind can blow near the summit

-80°F
The temperatures climbers can face

6,871
Ascents of Everest by 4042 individuals (2014)
The joint record is held by Apa Sherpa and Perba Tashi Sherpa, both with 21 Summits

19
People have summited Everest via various routes on the West Ridge

16
People have died attempting the West Ridge

2
Climbers have summited via the exact route Dave’s team took;
French Spur – The West Ridge – Hornbein Couloir from China