The shadow of Everest stretches to the western horizon at sunrise from near the South Summit on the Southeast Ridge of Mount Everest on May 18, 2009.
Final summit ridge of Everest viewed from the South Summit. The highest climbers visible are at the base of the Hillary Step.
Panorama of climbers ascending the final 250 feet of the Southeast Ridge of Everest as viewed from the top of the Hillary Step, on May 19, 2009.