He had climbed Everest for the first time in 1997.

But how can you turn down a chance to climb Everest?

Until 40 years ago the only record worth having was being the first person to climb Everest.

He found opening up more difficult than training to climb Everest.

Then add the permit to climb Everest, at $70,000 a group.

"Is it true you were the youngest woman to climb Everest?"

You don't climb Everest without the correct planning, resources and conditions.

There were memories of the only team that had ever climbed Everest in winter.

Coming up with the money to climb Everest isn't easy.

A few of the many tools and supplies needed to climb Everest.