A revolutionary team of climbers makes history on Everest.

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History was made on the world’s highest peak when seven members of the Full Circle Everest expedition—along with eight Nepali guides—reached the summit of Mount Everest. On the morning of May 12, 2022, the team made it to Chomolungma, the Tibetan name for Mount Everest, which means “Goddess Mother of the World.” 

Since the first documented ascent of the peak in 1953, only 10 Black climbers had reached the summit. The Full Circle team, comprised entirely of Black climbers, hopes that its success will inspire a new generation of explorers from all backgrounds. 

Now, after years of preparation leading to success, this team of climbers hopes its achievement will change the perception of mountaineering as a non inclusive sport and persuade more Black people to embrace wilderness adventures.

Most Everest expeditions typically aim to make summit between the first and third weeks of May, when snowstorms are less likely and wind speeds are normally below 50 miles per hour.

Changing the face of climbing

Hundreds of climbers aim for the top of the world each year, but the ascent is notoriously risky and success is never certain. The mountain’s “death zone”—the elevation point above 26,000 feet where oxygen deprivation, compromised decision-making ability, and unpredictable weather conditions peak—have contributed to the deaths of hundreds of people, including western climbers and Sherpas. 

The importance of teamwork

Mountain climbing is increasingly seen as a team sport that requires strong leadership and trust among the members. Unlike groups that come together at Everest Base Camp, the Full Circle Everest team trained together on Washington State’s Mount Rainier and in the mountains near Bozeman, Montana, to prepare themselves for the challenges they faced.


Source: national geographic

Seleccionamos el artículo porque nos parece sorprendente cómo ciertas personas pudieron llegar a la cima del Everest y lo importante que es el trabajo en equipo, tomando en relación nuestras profesiones. 

Group: Carina Bustamante, Catherin Molina, Cecilia Molina, Evangelina Martínez. 

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