Timeline of Mount Everest expeditions Timeline of Mount Everest expeditions Mount Everest is the world's highest mountain, with a peak at 8,848 metres (29,029 ft) above sea level. It is situated in the Himalayan range. The first British expedition—organized and financed by the newly formed Mount Everest Committee—came under the leadership of Colonel Charles Howard-Bury, with Harold Raeburn as mountaineering leader, and included George Mallory, Guy Bullock, and Edward Oliver Wheeler. It was primarily for mapping and reconnaissance to discover whether a route to the summit could be found from the north side. As the health of Raeburn broke down, Mallory assumed responsibility for most
Mount Everest webcam then sent to Italy for further processing. Last images were given as of 09.11.2015. Kala Patthar was chosen as the location for the webcam because of its excellent view of the summit of Mount Everest, including both the north and south-west faces as well as the west ridge. As of May 17, 2011, it is the highest webcam in the world. When installed, it surpassed the previous record holder, at Capanna Regina Margherita Monte Rosa, Italy, at an altitude of . Mount Everest webcam The Mount Everest webcam was a camera located on Kala Patthar, a mountain in the Nepalese