The Explorers Podcast Everest 1922: Interview with author Mick Conefrey
May 31, 2022
Author Mick Conefrey discusses his book 'Everest 1922' and the motivations behind it. He challenges the assumption of the Great War's impact on climbers' mindset and explores the range of personalities among expedition members. The podcast also explores the issue of trash and bodies left on Everest, the future plans of the author, and the unanswered questions surrounding the 1922 expedition.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Soldiering and Mountaineering in the First Attempts to Climb Everest
01:54 • 21min
Mount Everest Clean-up and Regulation
23:23 • 2min
Exploring the Motivations behind 'Everest 1922'
25:48 • 21min
Exploring the Future and Unanswered Questions
46:52 • 2min
Interview with author Mick Conefrey on 'Everest 1922: The Epic Story of the First Attempt on the World's Highest Mountain'
48:30 • 2min