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Bookmark or Share- Khumbu Icefall - WikipediaThe Khumbu Icefall is located at the head of the Khumbu Glacier and the foot of the Western Cwm. It lies at an elevation of 5,486 meters (17,999 feet) on the Nepali slopes of Mount Everest , not far above Base Camp and southwest of the summit.
- Khumbu Icefall, Everest RegionKhumbu Icefall is the ice stream with a large bulk of ice from Mount Everest, resulting Khumbu Glacier at Western Cwm in an elevation of 5468 m. The ice bulk is around 2.57 km long and consists of crevasses up to around 300 feet down.
- The Khumbu Icefall (Glacier) FAQ: Dangers, Death + MoreThe notorious Khumbu Icefall is the first and most dangerous section of the standard South Col route to the summit of Mount Everest. Here we discuss what the Icefall is, why it is so dangerous, and what happens to those caught within its crushing embrace.
- The Khumbu Icefall | Dangerous Area on Everest’s RouteThe Khumbu Icefall is one of the most treacherous sections on the South Col route to the summit of Mount Everest. This labyrinth of ice is a key feature of the Everest climb, offering awe-inspiring beauty and perilous danger.
- Climbing Everest - Khumbu Icefall - Travel The Whole WorldThe Khumbu Icefall is the first challenge of climbing Mt. Everest. Early in the morning you’ll leave leave base camp and begin your ascent to Camp I. Without question, the icefall is one of the most dangerous parts of the entire mountain and has claimed lots of lives over the past several decades.
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