Off the Radar - Evolving Everest Part 2: The Scientist

Evolving Everest Part 2: The Scientist

02/11/25 • 30 min

When a climbing expedition discovered a century-old leather boot in 2024, they weren't just finding a piece of gear – they were unearthing a clue to mountaineering's greatest mystery. Join meteorologist Emily Gracey as she investigates how climate change is exposing Mount Everest's long-buried secrets, including remains from the legendary 1924 expedition of George Mallory and Andrew "Sandy" Irvine. Featuring glaciologist Duncan Quincy from the University of Leeds, this episode explores the ancient Khumbu Glacier's transformation and what these changes mean for both future climbers and the mountain itself. As Everest's ice continues to retreat, there's no telling what other secrets might emerge from its frozen depths – including a camera that could finally answer who reached the summit first!

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