Why is it called the hillary step? Why the iconic section of Mount Everest is called the 'Hillary Step'? 🏔️ Named after the legendary Sir Edmund Hillary, the first person to summit Everest in 1953, this rock face is one of the most challenging parts of the climb. Located just below the summit at 28,839 feet, the Hillary Step is a true test of skill and endurance for mountaineers. Despite its dangers, conquering the Hillary Step is a monumental achievement, representing the final hurdle before r

Above Hillary step Everest 📹 @ghalchen #everestexped #adventureawaits #everest #hikingadventures #mountainlife #mountaineering #expeditions #climbingworldwide #mountaineeringlife #climbing #neverstopclimbing #14x8000 #8000ers #expeditionlife #8000m #sevensummits #7summits #adventure #explorehimalayas #himalayasarecalling #highaltitudeclimbing #vinson #vinsonmassif #mteverest #mounteverest #8000m #getitdone #imjatse #islandpeak #SevenSummitsExpeditions | Everest Expeditions Nepal

46 reactions | Hillary Step, Everest Video Ⓒ: @ram_bdr_grg #everest #mountains #himalayas #mteverest #mounteverest #mountain #himalaya #mountainlovers #mountainadventures #mountaineering #nepalvisuals #mountaineer #fypage #exploremountain #everestexpeditionsnnepal #8000mclub #7000mclub #6000mclub | Everest Expedition-2024 | Facebook

75K views · 2K reactions | On our climb down from Everest, at Hillary Step, we were stuck for around 40 minutes  @kristin.harila #everestexped #adventureawaits #everest #hikingadventures #mountainlife #mountaineering #expeditions #climbingworldwide #mountaineeringlife #climbing #neverstopclimbing #14x8000 #8000ers #expeditionlife #everest #everestexpeditionsnepal | Mount Everest 8848M | Facebook

17K views · 292 reactions | Climbers crossing the Hillary Step with their eyes on the summit of Sagarmatha(Mount Everest) Hillary Steps 8790M  @jenjen_lama #nepal #mountains #everest #mountainlovers #adventureawaits #mountainlife #himalayas #neverstopexploring #exploremore #mountainadventures #mountainaddict #lifeofadventure #climbinglife #climbing_is_my_passion www.mounteverest-expedition.com | Mount Everest 8848M | Facebook

Traffic jams on the Hillary Step, a narrow and exposed section near the summit of Mount Everest, have become a serious concern in recent years. With more climbers attempting the summit during short weather windows, long queues often form in this high-risk zone. At such extreme altitudes, every minute counts, and delays can lead to exhaustion, frostbite, or even life-threatening situations. This bottleneck highlights the importance of experience, timing, and proper planning when taking on the wor