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I finally got an answer to something I've wondered about for years: How much space is there at the summit of Everest? Is it just enough for a few people to hudd
by computator 9y ago
I finally got an answer to something I've wondered about for years: How much space is there at the summit of Everest? Is it just enough for a few people to huddle together or could you pitch a bunch of tents and have a picnic? I've never seen a photo taken at the summit that gives a good feel for the surface area.
Well, finally, this climber's blog has the answer: it's 30 square feet (or about 3 ㎡).
Found the answer here: http://www.alanarnette.com/everest/everestsouthroutes.php http://www.alanarnette.com/everest/everestsouthroutes.php (search for "30 square feet").
- bdefore 9y agoTo get a feel for how much space that is, if you can get access to a VR headset, I think you'd appreciate Everest VR. You can walk around the summit and see the view in any direction across full day/night cycles.