Conquest of Everest

From HistoryShots.com – The Conquest of Everest:

I wish I had this while I was reading Jon Krakauer’s Into Thin Air.

This award winning print measuring 36 x 24 inches maps the conquest of Everest.

It has two related components each with its own intriguing design and rich set of content. On the left, the year, sponsor, duration, dates, height reached, and members of each of the major expeditions are provided. The history of climbers who went on more than one expedition are tracked as well. On the right is a detailed graph of the numerous ascents and descents of the 1953 team as they blazed trails and ferried supplies ever higher up the mountain. In addition, the weather conditions predominate for each day are provided.

Concept, research, and data: Larry Gormley
Design: Kimberly Cloutier (White Rhino Productions) and Larry Gormley

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