With Mount Everest trending on social media, many people are fascinated by its somewhat dark history and lore. The lore of a mountain, you say? Well, besides Mount Everest being the Earth's highest mountain above sea level, sitting at approximately 29,030 ft (around 8,800 m), it's a mountain that people have tried to conquer thousands of times over the years. Some failed, and some were successful more than once.
The story of Mount Everest and its appeal has always been told. The first documented person to climb this mountain was the famous mountaineer George Mallory and his crew. Mallory's story is also one of the most well-known and mysterious parts of Mount Everest lore . If you follow trends and feel like you need more information on this mountain, here are the eight best Mount Eve