Mount Everest This is a recap of a small passage about Mount Everest. Ascending Mount Everest is a dangerous trip even for experienced climbers. If you think that you just need some money for the trip to the mount, hire a guide and just go to the top, you are wrong. The mount has some deadly challenges. There is not enough oxygen to sustain a human life at altitudes higher than 26000 feet. Brain cells begin to die, and vital organs can shut down without any warning. When climbers reach this death zone, it's a race to the top and back to a safer altitude before getting any serious injuries. Since 1922, over 200 people have died on Mount Everest. Some climbers have lost their limbs because of frostbite. Before going to the mount, you should seriously consider all the risks.