All About Everest Podcast - Stories, History, and Challenges from the World’s Tallest Mountain

In this week’s short update of The All About Everest Podcast , host Pauline Reynolds Nuttall shares exciting podcast news and the latest stories from the Himalayas. Pauline talks about re-editing and upgrading older episodes, listener feedback, and upcoming replay choices — while giving shoutouts to the amazing Everest community. Then, she dives into this week’s Everest updates: – The repatriation...

In this week’s episode of The All About Everest Podcast , host Pauline Reynolds Nuttall revisits the 1996 Mount Everest disaster — one of the deadliest seasons in the mountain’s history — to explore what really went wrong and how it changed climbing forever. Discover why eight climbers, including Rob Hall, Doug Hansen, Scott Fischer, and Yasuko Namba, lost their lives in a single storm, and how in...

In this episode of The All About Everest Podcast , host Pauline Reynolds Nuttall takes listeners deep into the Death Zone — the deadly region above 8,000 meters where oxygen levels plummet and every breath is a fight for survival. Discover what really happens to the human body at extreme altitude , why even experienced climbers collapse without warning, and how technology, oxygen, and genetics hel...

The All About Everest Podcast dives into one of the most important — and often overlooked — parts of Mount Everest’s story: the Sherpas. These incredible men and women are the backbone of Himalayan climbing, carrying loads, fixing ropes, guiding climbers, and saving lives in the world’s harshest conditions. Without Sherpas, Everest as we know it would not be possible. In this episode, host Pauline...

In this episode of the All About Everest Podcast , host Pauline Reynolds Nuttall delivers the latest Fall 2025 Everest updates before diving into the Top 10 most Googled questions about Mount Everest. Hear how Polish ski mountaineer Andrzej Bargiel just made history as the first person to ski down Everest without supplemental oxygen , and how American climber Tyler Andrews is attempting a daring u...

Ever wondered what it’s like to watch Mount Everest in real time? In this episode of the All About Everest Podcast , host Pauline Reynolds Nuttall explores the world’s highest webcams and live feeds — why they fascinate armchair mountaineers, how they survive brutal weather, and what they reveal about the mountain’s moods. But that’s just the beginning. We dive into 50 years of Everest technology...

In this episode of the All About Everest Podcast , host Pauline Reynolds Nuttall explores one of mountaineering’s greatest mysteries: the 1924 disappearance of George Mallory and Andrew “Sandy” Irvine. Did they stand on the summit decades before Hillary and Norgay? Discover their personal lives, how they met, their final climb, the 1999 discovery of Mallory’s body, Jimmy Chin’s 2024 find, the miss...

The 2025 Mount Everest season brought record-breaking summits, tough weather, and fewer fatalities than in recent years. In this episode of All About Everest , host Pauline Reynolds Nuttall recaps the official spring 2025 climbing season, including Kami Rita Sherpa’s record 31st summit, Tashi Gyalzen Sherpa’s four ascents in two weeks, Kenton Cool’s 19th climb, Passang Dawa’s 29th, and Anja Blacha...

Discover the All About Everest podcast — your go-to source for Mount Everest stories, history, news, and adventure. From legendary expeditions to modern challenges like the Everest cleanup and climate change, each episode explores what makes the world’s tallest mountain so captivating. Perfect for climbers, travelers, and mountain enthusiasts.

I’m back! After a year away, All About Everest is returning with fresh stories, new insights, and exciting updates from the world’s highest mountain. In this short update, I share why the podcast has been quiet, why I’m coming back now, and what you can expect in the episodes ahead. From Everest’s ongoing environmental challenges to its incredible history and legendary climbers, we’ll dive into th...

Think you know Mount Everest? Test your knowledge with this fun trivia episode of All About Everest ! Host Pauline Reynolds Nuttall takes you through surprising questions and answers about the world’s highest peak: Was it really Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay who first summited? How tall is Mount Everest exactly? Who was the first woman to reach the top? And which Sherpa holds the record fo...

Today's episode is dedicated to David Brashears, who was a well-known mountaineer, and documentary maker. He was the one who directed the IMAX Everest film. I also give updates on body recovery on Everest, AllTrails Everest reviews, and an update on the Nimsdai/ Nirmal Purja scandals.

Today's episode is part two of the recap of this climbing season. Trigger warnings at the 25 minute mark. Included in this episode are most of the records for this season, some cool moments, safety issues, and the Mt. Everest weather. Sometimes, you also have to talk about the unpleasant stuff too, and I talk about the New York Times article that made allegations against Nirmal Purja, ropegate...

I start the recap of the Spring 2024 climbing season on Mt. Everest. I mention some of the books and documentaries that have come out/ will come out and where you can find Guy Votter's book in the US: Top Of The World Books . I go over some of the numbers including permit number, the total deaths on Everest since 1922, and last year compared to this year. There was a quick review of the polici...

Today's episode is a brief update about the 2024 Spring Everest season, where I have been, and what to expect from the next episodes. I have been absent for two months. The Sring 2024 season had some drama and rumors, 8 deaths which was lower than last year, and some records.

It's the beginning of the Everest climbing season. I have several updates in this episode: changes on the Nepali side of Everest, the ice doctors have left for Everest, Caroline Gleich is running for the US senate, Lou Whittaker and David Brashears have died, 3 books about Everest including " Everest Mountain Guide", " Everest Inc" and "Fallen", amongst other Ever...

There are over 200 dead bodies left on Mt. Everest. Today's episode is about why the bodies are not retrieved and the 10 most "famous" dead bodies on Mt. Everest. The 10 most "famous" dead bodies on Mt. Everest include George Mallory, Marco Siffredi, Green Boots, and Sleeping Beauty. I also talked about how the documentary "Finding Michael" gives us a better idea...

I added another book to the 1996 Everest disaster book list that I missed in the last episode. Today's episode is about the one book and two documentaries about Mt. Everest coming out in 2024. I also discuss what to expect for the overall 2024 season and hopefully, it will be uneventful. It's been 100 years since George Mallory and Andrew "Sandy" Irvine attempted and died on Ever...

Today's topic is the best books about the 1996 Everest disaster. Each one is it's one different perspective. Recently I listened to an interview with Sandy Hill (Hill-Pittman), which reminded me that every single person on the mountain that year had their own very unique experience. Though some of the authors are very critical of the other climbers, some of these books are about the very p...

It's the beginning of 2024, and it's the first episode of the year and the first episode of season 3. Today's episode recaps the 2023 season, what I hope for 2024, and a few things Everest to kick off the year. 12 Books About the 1996 Everest Disaster

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Today's episode is about the GOAT and legend Reinhold Messner. One day I will interview him for the podcast. He is on my list. Messner is considered by many one of the greatest mountaineers of all time. Want to get outside more? Check out my free 5-Day Get Outside More Challenge, enrolment opens the 1st of each month and the challenge starts the 2nd Monday of each month. Come and join the fun.

Update on the tragedies on Shishapangma and in Israel. The tragedy in Israel has affected the Israeli climbers Aviad Sido and Nadav Ben Yehuda. Today's episode is an opinion piece. Based on what has been happening over the last few years. it seems that those who are looking for records are putting themselves and others at risk because they are prioritizing records over safety. I give 2 example...

I'm doing something different today and am answering the reader's questions sent to me via email or messenger. It's a bit of a mixed bag, either personal questions to me or my opinions on several topics. AT the end, I do jump on my soapbox for a minute regarding the responsibility of expedition companies and an example of why I think they are the reason for deaths on Everest. Want to g...

Today's episode (sorry it's late) is about the top ten historical events and expeditions that have shaped Mt. Everest. As I was going through all the seasons, I realized that these events and expeditions have really shaped the current climbing culture on the mountain. As I go in chronological order, I can see how previous years have changed the climbing in the years following the expeditio...