Introduction Commercialization — the word used to describe the process by which a new product or service is introduced into the general market; or, more commonly known as — to exploit for profit. No definition can be found that describes the commercialization of Mount Everest more accurately than the latter. Discovered as the world’s tallest…
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Final Paper- The Climb of Gender Equality: Women’s evolving role in the sport of mountaineering
by mmg •
Mac Gwinner Dr. Greene HSTR 4/001 5 May 2016 The Climb of Gender Equality In the year 1838 in the heat of August, Henriette d’Angeville became one of the first women to attempt and summit Mont Blanc, just outside of Geneva (Brown, 14). The accomplishment of such a task and summiting Mont Blanc was one…
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Mountain theology of Mesoamerica
by Colton •
Mountains have a unique ability to put the human race in a state of awe. Throughout the world, and across time, civilizations have exalted mountains far beyond simple geological structures. Mountains are physical boundaries and therefore protectors. More abstractly, mountains symbolize stability, determination, and a place where one can find solace. Mountains are also contradictory, for example,…
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The Impact of the Commercialization of Everest on Sherpa Society
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Terrorism and War in the Himalayas
by wmg •
Terrorism is a word that originated around 130 years ago to reference anarchist that committed such deeds as murdering Archduke Ferdinand. In more recent history, it commonly refers to Islamic radical groups that are waging war in the name of Jihad. Terrorism is commonly known for the intent of spreading mass amounts of fear. This…
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Environmentalism in Mountaineering: Climate Change and Littered Mountains
by mel •
Mountaineering in the Greater Ranges, such as the Himalayas, became an increasingly popular sport through the twentieth century and continues to be enjoyable for many climbers today. Climbing high altitude mountains such as Mount Everest, the tallest in the world, has caught the attention of many, and created its own industry. However, as this industry…
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Final Paper – Skiing at High Altitude
by Bryant Lymburn •
HSTR 467 – History of Mountaineering Dr. Maggie Greene May 5, 2016 Final Essay Bryant Lymburn Beyond Climbing For much of past human history there was a great mystery and fear that surrounded the mountains. The mystery of these mountainous places was due to the unpredictability and danger that occurred when one enters their realm.…
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The Mess On Top of the World – Final Paper
by Matt •
The Mess On Top of the World In 1963, Barry Bishop, a member of the first American team to summit Mount Everest, claimed the camp at the South Col to be, “the world’s highest junk yard” (Bishop and Naumann, 2). Fifty years later, his exact words started to become headlines in newspapers. There are two…
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Maoist’s and Terrorist in the Himalya
by wmg •
My proposal for my term paper will focus on the radical Maoist, and radical Islamic groups in the Greater Ranges. From attempting to overthrow the Nepalese Monarchy, to kidnapping westerners, even British soldiers, all happening in the last 20 years. I will also be exploring the political ramifications of this, such as the British training…
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Final Paper Topic – Bryant Lymburn
by Bryant Lymburn •
For my final paper I was thinking that I could explore the quest of people who are conducting or have done ski mountaineering on peaks greater than 8000 meters. I may need to lower this elevation to account for more skiers conducting these items. Sources: The Man who skied down Eversest – movie Skiing everest (2009)…