Tag: 1924 British Mount Everest Expedition

Adventurer Conrad Anker recalls the moment he discovered the body of George Mallory during his ascent of Mount Everest and describes the documentary he made that captured his attempt to mirror Mallory’s climb. George Mallory and climbing partner Sandy Irvin disappeared in 1924 and were discovered on May 1, 1999.

Adventurer Conrad Anker and fellow climbers detail the day they found the frozen body of climber George Mallory on May 1, 1999 and footage of the discovery follows. Mallory and climbing partner Sandy Irvin disappeared in 1924.