Mick Conefrey
Documentary maker and author on Himalayan history who provides expert commentary and contextual analysis about Everest expeditions and mountaineering history.
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Dec 29, 2025 • 52min
The Conquest of Everest
In this captivating discussion, Mick Conefrey, a documentary maker and expert in Himalayan history, delves into the allure of Everest as the ultimate climbing challenge. He reveals its sacred significance to the Sherpa people and the perilous journey of early explorers. Topics include the pioneering expeditions, the mysteries surrounding Mallory and Irvine's last climb, and the logistical feats of the iconic 1953 British ascent. Conefrey also highlights the evolving dangers of Everest today amidst the surge in climbers, sparking a reflection on the true cost of conquest.
Jun 5, 2025 • 57min
Die Erstbesteigung des Mount Everest
In diesem Gespräch ist Mick Conefrey, Dokumentarfilmer und Autor von „Everest 1922“, zu Gast. Er beleuchtet die packende Geschichte der ersten Besteigung des Mount Everest. Conefrey erläutert die Herausforderungen, denen sich die Pioniere gegenübersahen, einschließlich extremen Wetterbedingungen und der Bedeutung des Berges für die Sherpas. Er spricht über die strategische Planung unter John Hunt sowie die bahnbrechenden Techniken, die für den Erfolg entscheidend waren. Auch die Kontroversen rund um die Anerkennung von Tenzing Norgay und Edmund Hillary werden angesprochen.
May 31, 2022 • 53min
Everest 1922: Interview with author Mick Conefrey
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.
