These ice towers, some up to 100 feet high, are the remnants of glacial ice as it stagnates and melts and slowly moves its way ... three great ridges that emanate from the summit of Mount Everest.

After a few steps on the ... in a frustrating three weeks pinned down by bad weather, Mallory believed he had finally found a way. His goal was the North Col, on Everest's North-east Ridge ...

It took three ... steps of this undertaking. Once summit assault teams are organized, it is mostly a matter of looking for the right weather and conditions to attempt summiting Mt. Everest.

This year for Sport Relief, Radio 1 are turning the spotlight onto listener Phil – a teacher from Staffordshire. He’s always dreamt of climbing Everest but hasn’t been able to take time off ...