I don't know about you, but the last thing I'd want to do in a sudden gale of icy wind is try to put clothes on. Most climbers must use oxygen and will have difficulty sleeping. Humans cannot survive for any length of time at elevation above 26,000 feet (8000 m), which on Everest is known as the "death zone." At this altitude, the human body is unable to acclimate to the low oxygen and begins to deteriorate. The oxygen levels at the top are only a third of what they are at sea level. Discover the growing collection of high quality Most Relevant XXX movies and clips. Lack of oxygen is one of the major challenges posed by Everest. Watch State Of Survival porn videos for free, here on. Shifting glaciers can open suddenly, creating deep crevasses, often obscured by snow. Fierce storms may blow up unexpectedly, trapping or blinding climbers. Avalanches are a constant threat and they have claimed many lives. During April and May, the jet stream shifts somewhat, offering relatively calm weather and this is when most climbs occur. The jet stream buffets the top of Everest with hurricane force winds for much of the year. Temperatures only rise to an average of 18 below during the warmest part of the summer and monsoon storms make Everest insurmountable during this period. Temperatures at the top are typically around 36 degrees C below zero in the winter and can drop as low as 60 degrees C below. Everest is an extremely inhospitable place.
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