Tenzing Norgay Research Paper

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“We must accept finite disappointment , but never lose infinite hope.” Being disappointed doesn't mean you should lose all hope , and you need hope , it just gives you a reason to try harder. In relation to the quote , Tenzing Norgay never lost hope even when continuing to fail at getting to the summit of Everest. The seven summits are Kilimanjaro , Mount Elbrus , Cerro Aconcagua , Denali, Cartensz Pyramid , Mount Vinson Massif and Mount Everest. In order to climb these mountains you would need equipment like climbing ropes , harness , ice axes , crampons , climbing boots , oxygen tank , extra clothes for warmth , tent , food and water. Kilimanjaro is in Tanzania , Africa , it’s altitude is 19,340 feet , it cost about $1,500 and also …show more content…

Mount Elbrus is in Russia , Europe , it’s altitude is 18,540 feet , it cost about $1,000 and its duration is about 5 day's. Cerro Aconcagua is in Argentina , South America , it's altitude is 22,841 feet , cost about $2,500 and it's duration is about 18 day's. Denali is in Alaska , North America , it's altitude is 20,237 feet , cost about $6,000 and its duration is about 25 day's. Cartensz Pyramid is in Indonesia , Oceania , it's altitude is 16,023 feet , cost about $10,000 and it's duration is about 15 day's. Mount Vinson Massif is in Antarctica , it's altitude is 16,067 feet , cost about $35,000 and it's duration is about 15 day's. Mount Everest , the tallest mountain in earth is in Nepal , Asia , it's altitude is 29,028 feet , it cost about $65,000 and it's duration is about 70 day's. Climbing mountains can be dangerous , tricky , very risky and you are in a life or death situation. That's why you would need the equipment like the extra clothes because it gets colder the higher the elevation , climbing ropes , crampons and more. Sometimes you don't always make it to the top , but never give up. And never lose hope. Tenzing Norgay is a famous mountain climber , other than Mount Everest , he has climbed the Great Himalayan Trail , seven summits and more! In order to climb a mountain you need to be prepared , ready , but mostly you need courage and keep hope , to keep strength in the power, even if you haven't made it to the top

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