Very few have claimed the rare and truly awe-inspiring feat of reaching the top of the world, and for good reason: the stress this task imparts on a climber’s body is severe, and can prove disastrous when one attempts an Everest climb unprepared. Here’s what happens to someone who’s up there.
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