The 1999 Mallory & Irvine Research Expedition team on the Pang La Pass with Everest behind. From left to right: Jyoti Lal Rana, Peter Firstbrook, Andy Politz, Tap Richards, Jake Norton (kneeling), Eric Simonson, Thom Pollard, Conrad Anker, Dave Hahn, Graham Hoyland, Dr. Lee Meyers.
High altitude climbing Sherpas take a rest at camp on the North Col of Mount Everest. From left to right are Ang Pisang, Panuru, Ang Phinjo, and Dorje.
Conrad Anker climbs the First Step on the Northeast Ridge of Mount Everest, Tibet, on May 18, 1999.