The Chilean athlete Juan Pablo Mohr made history in the world of mountaineering by conquering Everest summit on Thursday without supplementary oxygen, being the first national to do so under these conditions. When the clock read 2:18 a.m. Chilean time, it reached 8,849 meters above sea level of the highest peak in the world. In case of achieving his feat he would become the first athlete in the world to hold this record. I think he is very brave and strong, It is good to see Chileans representing Chile on sports.
Why this year has been so dangerous for Mount Everest's climbers: Everest has always been extremely dangerous, but this climbing season has had 11 deaths so far, that are not related to one event as it usually is, but to several factors. Mountaineers have suggested difficult weather conditions, a lack of experience and the growing commercialization of expeditions are contributing to the danger. During the week beginning May 20, crowds of climbers became stuck in a queue (fila) to the summit (cima), above the mountain's highest camp at 8,000 meters. Most people can only spend a matter of minutes at the summit without extra oxygen supplies, and the area where mountaineers have been delayed is known to many as the "death zone." (It causes high altitutes sickness) Alan Arnette, who has climbed Everest four times, explained that Nepal issued a record number of permits to foreigners this year. Because each of them requires a Sherpa guide, there are about 800 pe...
I think that what Juan Pablo did is very important for our country and admirable. And is very important to celebrate him because in Chile the sports achievements are often only if it’s related to football.
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