There’s a reason people say something is “my Everest” when they mean “I’m embarking on an uber-ridiculously-difficult task.” And actually, compare pretty much anything to this epic trek and you’re undoubtedly exaggerating.
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| Conrad Anker and Leo Houlding wearing replica 1924 kit. Their clothing included six layers of wool and silk with a gabardine oversuitand leather hobnailed boots. |
Here is what it means to actually climb Everest:
–Temperatures so low that exposing any body part to air results in frostbite.
–2/3 less oxygen available to breathe by the time you reach the top.
–The final 848 meters are actually referred to as the “death zone.”
–As of 2009, 216 people are known to have died in the attempt to reach the top.
Makes that 5K you’re training for seem a little less daunting, huh?
Now – imagine dealing with those conditions in the 1920s – before anyone had ever been known to summit the mountain. George Mallory disappeared just a few hundred feet from the top in 1924, and the mystery of his death persisted for decades.
In 1999, explorer Conrad Anker found Mallory’s body on Everest’s north slope – with tantalizing evidence suggesting he made it to the top almost thirty years before the celebrated expedition of Sir Edmund Hillary.
The Wildest Dream: Conquest of Everest - opening Friday in IMAX at HMNS – chronicles Anker’s discovery of Mallory’s body and follows him in an attempt to summit Everest with 1920s era equipment – to see if it would have been possible for Mallory to have done it.
You can ask him how tough it was yourself – Conrad Anker will be here at HMNS for a lecture and film preview on Thursday, March 10! Get Tickets.
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Conquest of Everest Contest: Enter to Win!
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Want to go on your own outdoors adventure? We’re giving away two North Face backpacks filled with gear + tickets to see Conquest of Everest here at HMNS!
Two prizes to win! Each includes:
–Family Four Pack of Tickets to HMNS – including 4 passes to see Conquest of Everest at HMNS
–1 North Face backpack
–The Complete National Geographic – every issue since 1888 on DVD!
–National Geographic travel mug
–Arctic Tale on DVD
–A super-cute stuffed lion – and more!
Here’s how to enter:
Super Easy: Leave a comment on this post
(one entry)
Just A Little More Involved: Tweet about the film at HMNS – and comment here with a link to your tweet
(one entry for blog comment + one entry for tweet = 2 entries)
You Heart IMAX: Blog about the film – and leave a comment here with a link to your post
(one entry for comment plus one entry for blog post = 2 entries)
So, you can enter to win up to three times (comment + tweet + blog post = three entries). 2 winners will be selected randomly.
You have until Thursday at 5 pm to post! We’ll announce the winners here on Friday, March 11 – the day the film opens at HMNS!
UPDATE – WE HAVE WINNERS!
Thank you to everyone who commented, tweeted and blogged about Conquest of Everest! Our winners are:
Congratulations! Check your inbox for an email with details on how to claim your prizes!
http://twitter.com/#!/aimee_stephens
Can’t wait to see it!
IMAX movies are always amazing and I’m sure this one at HMNS will be one to remember!
Ooooh! What a fantastic sounding film – I can’t wait to come & see it!
I posted about it on Twitter too! http://twitter.com/#!/christinebpc/status/45560117734809601
I believe George Mallory was the first to make it to the top! looking forward to the lecture and the film!!!!
I’ve always wanted to climb it, but that whole “brain starvation due to lack of oxygen” thing got me down.
Watching it on the big screen is a better way than killing some neurons
http://twitter.com/#!/Big_Dead_Fish/status/45567253734891520
Blogged:
http://masterdev.dyndns.dk/drslog/2011/03/conquest-of-everest.html
I’m in, and would love to see it with my kids.
I’m in again!
http://twitter.com/tomebug/status/45570083380142080
My family and I have been waiting for this one. Yeah!
Posted on Twitter:http://twitter.com/#!/bmbosse/status/45572704690114560
I am really interested in seeing this movie!
Yes plz
Already looking forward to this movie, looks interesting!
Looking forward to this movie!, the story sounds amazing.
I am looking forward to seeing the movie.
Kudos to HMNS for bring cool things to Houston. Sounds like a great movie!
Tweet reference: http://twitter.com/#!/senojc76/status/45875207017205760
Can’t wait to see this one. I used to rockclimb a lot, but Everest is big time.
This movie sounds very interesting… and the backpack giveaway very tenting. Sign me up!
So thankful for great filmmakers, climbers, and HMNS IMAX that allow us mortals that will likely never make it to 29,029 ft up in the Himalayas, experience the adventure of Mt. Everest!
Whoever wins this is one lucky person, I’ll be jealous unless I win!
Tweet tweet! http://twitter.com/kristascranton/status/45879556309139456
Wow… Cant wait to see it!
And here’s my tweet
https://twitter.com/thelisha/status/45883525458690048
Blogged/Facebooked:
http://www.facebook.com/Natural.Science#!/bmclelland1
Can’t wait to see the IMAX. I’m an Everest trek junkie.
Everest + IMAX = AMAZING EXPERIENCE!…we are going to feel that we are right there! Can’t wait to see the movie! =D
facinating! can’t wait to see it
This movie sounds amazing! I’m very excited about seeing it. And though that’ll probably be the closest I ever come to Everest, I do enjoy hiking.
Everest!!
http://twitter.com/#!/stacyscranton/status/45909391257518080
Blog post: http://sealit-k19.blogspot.com/2011/03/i-dont-miss-cold-but-i-do-miss.html
Tweet: http://twitter.com/#!/mingiweirddays
Come Climb with Me!!!!!!
oh my goodness, that would be awesome!
So glad to have the opportunity to ‘take in’ one of most exciting journey’s via IMAX…Can’t wait!!
Looking forward to seeing this!
Woo! Sounds awesome, can’t wait! http://twitter.com/shadowbottle/status/45944991259951104
HMNS + IMAX + Everest. Sounds amazing!
I’m slightly obsessed with Everest and the people who make the life choice to try and climb it. Can’t wait to see the film!
Just got into hiking a few years ago with my fiance and this definitely looks like something we’d both love!
Going today, with my family….can’t wait!
Can’t wait!
Sounds like a good one
Hey, I had a tweet exchange tangentially-related to this contest! That’s gotta be good for a couple of entries! http://twitter.com/jatorres
This sounds amazing.