The remains of George Leigh Mallory as discovered by the 1999 Mallory & Irvine Research Expedition at 27,000 feet on the North Face of Mount Everest, May 1, 1999.
Conrad Anker attempts to free climb the notorious Second Step on the Northeast Ridge of Everest on May 17, 1999. Dave Hahn belays him immediately below.
The full moon rises above the shadow of Mount Everest arcing across the spine of the Himalaya; from Camp V at 25,600 feet on the North Ridge, Tibet, China. Prominent, visible peaks are Pumori, Cho Oyu, and Gyachung Kang.