| Join this expedition commemorating the 50th anniversary of the first American ascent of Mount Everest. Follow the team on this daring adventure and immerse yourself in facts about this captivating peak that has become an obsession for so many people. The expedition is sponsored by National Geographic, The North Face, and Montana State University. |
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THEY MADE IT!! Emily Harrington posted this self portrait at the top of the world!  
Where are they now? The climbing team has made it to the summit! Follow the expedition and get daily updates on the team's progress! Photo: Mount Everest, Lhotse and Nuptse from the summit of Cho Oyu. Credit: © Kristoffer Erickson 
Bobcats at Base Camp! The Montana State University flag flying at Everest Base Camp in Nepal, along with National Geographic Society and American flags. Photo: Dave Lageson  
Meet Montana State University geology professor Dave Lageson and learn what he  
Grab a behind-the-scenes view of preparations for this expedition by visiting renowned climber Conrad Anker's equipment room and getting an up-close look at his gear.  
MSU student Travis Corthouts gives us a tour of his tent at Everest Base Camp, where you can get a glimpse of everything from his geology tools to his solar power set-up. 
Dr. David Lageson, a geology professor at Montana State University, shows us a "folded rock" he found just outside of Everest Base Camp. 
Visit expedition sponsors National Geographic and The North Face 
A team of researchers from the Mayo Clinic is joining the Everest Education Expedition to monitor the climbers and study the effects of altitude. Follow their dispatches!
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