Mount Everest Himalayas. In 1953, George Lowe (part of the expedition of Tenzing and Hillary) said that he saw bar-headed geese flying over Everest's summit. Yaks are often used to haul gear for Mount Everest climbs. They can haul 100 kg (220 pounds), have thick fur and large lungs. One common piece of advice for those in the Everest region is to be on the higher ground when around yaks and other animals, as they can knock people off the mountain if standing on the downhill edge of a trail. Other animals in the region include the Himalayan tahr which is sometimes
Mount Everest in 2017 with hemophilia to reach the top of Everest. In the 21st century, an average of 7 people have died each year trying to summit Everest or as part of base camp support. In the four years before 2017, 46 people died, with higher numbers due to avalanches. Some of the biggest dangers come from the cold, falls, avalanches, and high altitude, which can trigger altitude sickness. On April 30, Ueli Steck, described as the greatest climber of his time, was warming up for an Everest-Lhotse summit attempt with a solo climb on Mount Nuptse when he fell over 3000 feet.