The expedition commemorated the 50th anniversary of the first American ascent of Mount Everest. Read about the team's daring adventure and immerse yourself in facts about this captivating peak that has become an obsession for so many people. The expedition was sponsored by National Geographic, The North Face, and Montana State University.
Welcome!
Relive the adventures of Dr. Dave Lageson and Travis Corthouts throughout their three-month journey to Everest and back.
Bobcats at Base Camp! Montana State University flag flying at Everest Base Camp in Nepal, along with National Geographic and American flags. Photo: Dave Lageson
Meet Montana State University geology professor Dave Lageson.
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 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.
A team of researchers from the Mayo Clinic joined the Everest Education Expedition to monitor the climbers and study the effects of altitude. See what they learned!
Everest Drawings Slideshow: Take a look at the wonderful drawings some of the students from participating classrooms sent to us!