Climbing Everest: tales of triumph and tragedy on the world's highest mountain

Introduction

Because it's there! : George Mallory attempts the climb

On top of the world : Tenzing Norgay reaches the top

Red flag in the summit snow : Chinese expedition finds new ways

Everest by "fair means" : Reinhold Messner marches to his own drumbeat

Kangshung Face : the east side story: American team tries the other side

Everest for everyone? : Rob Hall and Scott Fischer's groups face deadly storm

Epilogue

Chronology

Everest Hall of Fame

The record breakers