an act of trying to do something attempts to reach the top of Everest must be carefully timed.
blast
to hit something powerfully, sometimes with air
Strong winds blast the summit of Everest nearly all year long.
border
the line that divides two countries or states
Mount Everest is on the border of Nepal and China.
calculate
to find a number by doing math
By 1856, British surveyors had calculated Everest’s height.
impressive
causing a strong feeling of admiration orrespect
Because of Everest’s impressive height, many people want to climb it.
located
in a place
Nepal is located near the Himalaya mountain range.
mount
a short way of saying mountain often usedbefore the name of the mountain
At 8,848 meters, mount Everest is the highest mountain in the world.
obstacle
something that you have to go around or over;something difficult to pass
Many climbers turn back because their bodies cannot overcome Everest’s obstacles.
pose
to be or create (a possible danger, problem,etc.)
Mount Everest’s two climbing routes pose plenty of dangers.
supreme
highest in quality, importance, etc.
Climbing Everest is the supreme challenge!