mount everest

We talk about the ridiculously complicated science involved in measuring Mount Everest with NPR international correspondent Lauren Frayer. And we'll hear why the height of the world's highest peak is ever-changing.

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David Roeske (@roeske) is a plant-powered portfolio manager, pilot, runner, and the fourth person in the world to summit Mount Everest and another 8,000-meter peak in one trip without supplemental oxygen.

What We Discuss with David Roeske:

• How many calories does an Everest climber burn per day on average?
• What's the difference between a porter and a sherpa?
• How does David live a life balanced between investment, climbing, flying, and running?
• Why do people often die trying to ascend Everest -- even while surrounded by dozens of fellow climbers -- and what are the risks of trying to rescue someone in peril on the slopes of the world's tallest mountain?
• Why does David only count the times he's summited Everest without bottled oxygen?
• And much more...

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