-
1
The guides check an recheck all of the gear that goes up the mountain. -
2
The team stars out on foot in order to adjust to the actitud gradually. -
3
After a week the team arrives al base camp, which is more than 17,000 feet above sea level. -
4
The climbers say prayers asking forgiveness from the gods before setting food on the mountain. -
5
Cotter and the guides prepare the supplemental oxygen supply carefully. -
6
After hours of wearily treading, the climbers can view the summit in the near distance. -
7
Over the next few weeks, the team travels back and forth between four camps at different altitudes. -
8
After almost two months, the team reaches the top of the mountain. -
9
As the climbers get higher up on the mountain, they pace slows to a crawl. -
10
The Sherpas put on a celebration a camp to welcome the team back.
