Mallory & Irvine: A Bloody Load for Climbing

Review of the oxygen system used by Mallory and Irvine in the climb of Mount Everest in 1924. Also looks at climb times of Ed Viesturs and Eric Simonsons 1987 climb up the Norton Couloir and exiting the small gully. Compares times for Tenzing Norgay and Edmund Hillary from 1953 to get comparable times above the Third Step.
Pete Poston's analysis:people.wou.edu/~postonp/evere...
And about the Watch:
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[@geofff6671]

Fantastic research Michael. I fully agree modern bias, where we assume people from 100 years ago were primitive cavemen while we assume ourselves to be technical geniuses, has totally clouded perceptions and theories about Mallory and Irvine.

[@michaeltracy2356]

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[@OverTheLineSmokey]

I'm not a mountaineer, but Thom Pollard seems to take credit (falsely) for discovering Mallory, hides what he actually did (digging up a body that had been previously found by others, and had received a formal burial), and we don't know what he took, or what became of it. And no, he apparently didn't have permission. Is this all correct? It's a disgusting story. Is he hiding something about Irvine, as well?

[@lifesahobby]

Malory made it to the summit . His failure to return safely left a major problem for future researchers .. hopefully it can be resolved

[@SilverJ56]

Still captivated by this story. Hoping you can get back up there soon!

[@relaxingnature2617]

your microphone has too much bass -- no treble - can hardly understand your words

[@andreneumann8793]

Slow down my friend.... Very irritating

[@CharlesFreck]

I like this, getting into the technical side, showing how you calculate the ascent rates. Hard data reveals more then speculation

[@09stoneheart]

I had always believed that Mallory might have removed his oxygen rig on the decent in order to move faster, as there was no sign of it on his body, but placing the bottles in backpacks makes more sense. As it sounds like Mallory's primary strategy was to be light and fast. Do you believe more of they're emptied bottles they used may still be on the actual route they took?

[@richsamuel6722]

Watch the Shackleton expedition of Antarctica in the early 1900s & watch what they did to survive & then ask yourself if Mallory & irvan could’ve made it.

[@juniorballs6025]

I am so invested in this story. Thanks for making these incredibly detailed videos fo us all to enjoy 👍

[@williesnyder2899]

Fascinating takes from much evident research and personal base knowledge!

[@melodymacken9788]

Fascinating. I'm now a fan.

[@captaincoalpile1755]

Man I assumed this topic was dead... I'm glad I found your channel.. I know nothing about climbing but this subject fascinates me and I figured Anker was the authority on this subject so I dropped out..

[@ericclaptonsrobotpilot7276]

Uphill, both ways, in the snow....

[@indarican1575]

I found you by accident and what a beautiful one it was.Your channel and all the info you provide..LoudLove

[@nellyx1x493]

A brilliant wealth of information, as always. Much appreciated on such a fascinating subject. Re-reading Messner's description of his traverse into the couloir in 'The Crystal Horizon' he describes gazing up at the dark looming second step from his position below and feeling absolutely certain that he had made the right decision in avoiding the ridgeline, can't help but think there was no reason why M&I would have not come to the same conclusion albeit from their slightly higher trajectory...

[@davidthackray3841]

Great video - keep up the fantastic research Michael - the truth will reveal itself one day.

[@maraiste8596]

Very interesting video, thank you very much

[@VykintasGlodenis]

Fantastic analysis. Thank you!