There are over 200 dead bodies on Mount Everest and over 300 people have died on the mountain. In the documentary "Finding Michael", Spencer Matthews goes to search for his brother with a team led by Nimsdai (Nims Purja). This documentary is a beautiful tribute to Michael Matthews who dies in 1999 on Mt Everest. It opens up an honest discussion about how these deaths affect families. It also gives people a better understanding of why so many dead bodies are left on Everest. Next week's...

Today's interview is with the German mountaineer Jost Kobusch. He first became "famous" when his video of the 2015 avalanche at Everest Base Camp went viral. He has a unique perspective about mountaineering and his journey differs from most. Jost's mountaineering style is without fixed ropes, oxygen, or Sherpa support and his reason behind it is almost poetic. Follow me on social media @allabouteverest or @mamabearoutdoors - If you love this podcast, show us some support by ⁠⁠⁠⁠buying...

Today's episode is with Kami Rita Sherpa, who holds the record for the most summits of Everest at 28 total summits. Some of the things mentioned in the interview are that the record doesn't matter, why he still has all of his fingers and toes after climbing for 25 years, why he climbs, and some of the problems on Sagarmatha (Mt. Everest). I may or may not have been finally convinced to climb Kilimanjaro. Follow on social media @allabouteverest or @mamabearoutdoors - If you love this...

Today's episode is an interview with Adrian Ballinger, the CEO, and co-founder of Alpenglow Expeditions. He has over 25 years of mountaineering experience. We talk about death and Love on Everest and why his company only summits from the North Side. His opinion of why so many deaths occur is different than most but makes the most sense. Follow on social media @allabouteverest or @mamabearoutdoors - If you love this podcast, show us some support by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠buying me a coffee⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.  -...

This episode summarizes the deaths and injuries on Mt. Everest this season with 17 total deaths. I interview Aviad Sado, a fellow Israeli, and we talk about why he chose to summit Mt. Everest. To me, Israeli mountaineers are like the Jamaican bobsled team. He is the youngest Israeli to summit and the eighth Israeli. Aviad is a former Israeli military commando and a vegan. He lost one of his teammates this year on Everest and we talk about his frostbite injuries. Next week's episode is an...

I am switching the episode to every Thursday instead of Wednesday moving forward. Today's episode is an interview with the fabulous Gaby Nel, who is the youngest South African and the youngest physician to summit Mt. Everest. We discussed some of the reasons Everest was so deadly this year, which might even surprise you. We also talk about what causes frostbite and how it is treated. Next week's about is an interview with one of the 8 Israeli climbers that have successfully summited Mt....

I have a mystery guest hopefully next week. She is currently living in Perth, Australia, and holds 2 records. Today's episode we recap this season which is becoming the most fatal season ever on Mt. Everest with an estimated number of 17 possible deaths. During the Spring 2023 season, there were a record number of permits. And as usual, there were problems with trash, crowding, and even theft. I apologize for being sick. Bronchitus sucks and I may have had too much "cough medicine"....

Since 2022, 323 people have died on Mt. Everest. And this year may become one of the deadliest ones. In this podcast episode, I discuss death on Everest. What causes death on Everest? How many people have died on Everest? What happens when you die on Mt. Everest? Follow on social media @allabouteverest or @mamabearoutdoors - If you love this podcast, show us some support by ⁠buying me a coffee⁠.  - #afflink Special deal for all listeners: ⁠10% discount at thenomadik.com with code...

This episode is an interview with Hari Budha Magar, a double-amputee-above the-knee who will be climbing Mount Everest this year. He lost his legs from an IED while he was in the Gurkha unit in Afghanistan. Updates - "Finding Michael" is coming out March 3 on Disney Plus UK/ Europe. Tibet will officially remain closed to foreign climbers. The ice doctors will be heading out to Everest soon. During our interview, Hari and I talk about his growing up in Nepal, joining the Gurkhas and how he...

This episode is an interview with UK mountaineer Adriana Brownlee. She just turned 22, and has completed 10 of the 14 8,000 meter mountains, including Mt. Everest. She is killing it on the mountains! - Updates: Congratulations to Jason Black's team for summiting Mt. Kilimanjaro. There is also a release date of March 3, 2023 of the documentary "Finding Michael" with Nimsdai and Spencer Matthews. The documentary will be relased on Disney+ Plus UK/Europe, no U.S. release date yet. My interview...

This episode is an interview with the Irish mountaineer Jason Black. He's a life-long mountaineer, humanitarian, and expedition leader. This was such a fun and inspiring interview. - We talk about Jason's history as a person and as a mountaineer, his expedition to Everest and his expedition to K2. - His website is jasonblack.ie - Next week's episode will be with a female mountaineer. - If you love this podcast, show us some support by buying me a coffee.  - #afflink Special deal for all...

- Tibet is still not open but there are expedition company that are booking currently for the Tibetan side - A kind-of update about the "Everest Dark" documentary - We have a Patreon account!! Check out some of our perks. https://www.patreon.com/AllAboutEverestPodcast - Interview with Alex Harz, mountaineer and creator of the Quest Experience, starting with the "Quest: Nepal" documentary. - Next episode is with Jason Black, the Irish mountaineer and owner of the expedition company Jason...

Today's episode is all about the documentaries that came out in 2022 and are being released in 2023, about Mt. Everest. I talk a little bit about the interviews I have coming up with Jason Black and Alex Harz and what to expect on this season of the podcast. - If you love this podcast, show us some support by buying me a coffee.  - #afflink Special deal for all listeners: 10% discount at thenomadik.com with code Everest - Find us on Patreon...

Just a quick recap of the Spring 2022 Everest Climbing Season and excitement for the 2023 season. How will 2022 affect 2023? There was some controversy last year that hopefully won't trickle into this year's climbing season. Bring it on 2023!!! - If you love this podcast, show us some support by buying me a coffee.  - #afflink Special deal for all listeners: 10% discount at thenomadik.com with code Everest - Find us on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/AllAboutEverestPodcast --- Send in...

Season 2 of this podcast is on!!!!! I am so excited to be back for another season. I have tons of stuff to share, including coverage for the 2023 Everest season. I also want to thank all of my awesome listeners. This podcast started last year on a whim and we've hit over 20,000 listeners with less than 20 episodes. So here's to an exciting new season. - If you love this podcast, show us some support by buying me a coffee.  - #afflink Special deal for all listeners: 10% discount at...

Glad to be back podcasting after a crazy 2 months hiatus. Today's episode is with Ellis Stewart, author of "Everest: It's Not About the Summit". It is a fun and heartful interview, very candid, and I had a blast interviewing him. Ellis is a really great guy and easy to chat with, and has a very unique Everest story. Ellis also created the Everest Dream Facebook community that bring Everest enthusiasts together to create an online community. Check out, as mentioned this week on the pod,...

Jim Davidson is the author of "The Ledge" and "The Next Everest". His perspective of the 2015 Everest Base Camp disaster is very unique because of his background in geology. We discuss his mountaineering background, tragedy in mountaineering, and lessons learned from mountaineering including resilience.  - If you love this podcast, show us some support by buying me a coffee. - #afflink Special deal for all listeners: 10% discount at thenomadik.com with code Everest - Find us on Patreon...

What an awesome season. With a huge weather window, there was a lot of success this year on Everest. So many people broke records this year and also there were a lot of "firsts". If you love this podcast, show us some support by buying me a coffee. #afflink Special deal for all listeners: 10% discount at thenomadik.com with code Everest --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pauline-reynolds-nuttall/message Support this podcast:...

When David Sharp died on May 14, 2006 on Mt. Everest, the world exploded with controversy. Why was he left on the mountain to die? There are many different opinions, yet his mother does not blame other climbers. Did David Sharp set himself up for failure from the beginning? If you love this podcast, show us some support by buying me a coffee. #afflink Special deal for all listeners: 10% discount at thenomadik.com with code Everest --- Send in a voice message:...

Today is the 36th year since Tenzing Norgay's passing on May 9, 1986. Norgay and Hillary were the first people to summit Mt. Everest on May 29, 1953. Learn more about Norgay's life and achievements. If you love this podcast, show us some support by buying me a coffee. #afflink Special deal for all listeners: 10% discount at thenomadik.com with code Everest --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pauline-reynolds-nuttall/message Support this podcast:...

Hillary and Norgay were the first mountaineers to summit Mt. Everett on May 29, 1953. This week's episode is all about Sir Edmund Hillary and his life. Ed Hilary was known for his mountaineering and his philanthropy. If you love this podcast, show us some support by buying me a coffee. #afflink Special deal for all listeners: 10% discount at thenomadik.com with code Everest --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pauline-reynolds-nuttall/message Support this...

In 2015, a major earthquake hit Nepal, causing an unexpected avalanche it base camp. There were 24 fatalities, making April 25 2015 the deadliest day on Everest. This episode also includes current updates for this season. If you love this podcast, show us some support by buying me a coffee. #afflink Special deal for all listeners: 10% discount at thenomadik.com with code Everest --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pauline-reynolds-nuttall/message Support...

The youngest people to climb Mt. Everest were just 13 years old at the time. We talk about why young people want to climb Everest, and the pros and cons. If you love this podcast, show us some support by buying me a coffee. #afflink Special deal for all listeners: 10% discount at thenomadik.com with code Everest --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pauline-reynolds-nuttall/message Support this podcast:...

2014, at the time, was the most fatal day on Mt. Everest. 16 people died in the Khumbu Icefall, all of them Sherpas. This highlighted how Sherpas are exploited and underpaid. It started a lot of conversations, and also controversy. If you love this podcast, show us some support by buying me a coffee. #afflink Special deal for all listeners: 10% discount at thenomadik.com with code Everest --- Send in a voice message:...

This spring there are a few climbers that you need to watch, including a few firsts and record attempts. If you love this podcast, show us some support by buying me a coffee. #afflink Special deal for all listeners: 10% discount at thenomadik.com with code Everest --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pauline-reynolds-nuttall/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pauline-reynolds-nuttall/support