Khumbu Icefall. The Khumbu Icefall is located at the head of the Khumbu Glacier and the foot of the Western Cwm. It lies at an elevation of 5,486 metres (17,999 ft) on the Nepali slopes of Mount Everest, not far above Base Camp and southwest of the summit.

2024年12月13日 · The most significant icefall on Mount Everest is called the Khumbu Icefall. It is located on the south side of the mountain, between Base Camp and Camp 1, and is known for its dangerous, constantly shifting ice blocks and deep crevasses.

2021年12月26日 · The notorious Khumbu Icefall is the first and most dangerous section of the standard South Col route to the summit of Mount Everest. Here we discuss what the Icefall is, why it is so dangerous, and what happens to those caught within its crushing embrace.

5 天之前 · The Khumbu Icefall sits at the foot of the Western Cwm and the head of the Khumbu Glacier, just above Everest’s South Base Camp in Nepal. This location is a crucial part of the classic South Col route. This route was first pioneered by Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay in 1953. There is no easy way around it.

Explore the Khumbu Icefall, one of Everest's most iconic and challenging features. Discover its breathtaking beauty, immense risks, and significance for climbers on their journey to the summit

2017年3月15日 · The Khumbu Icefall is the section between Everest Base Camp 17,300’/5270m and just below where Camp 1 is usually located, 19,500’/5943m. Once it leaves Lhotse, the glacier defines the Western Cwm for about 2 miles before dropping rapidly to create the Khumbu Icefall for 2.5 miles.

2024年8月27日 · The Khumbu Icefall is one of the most treacherous sections on the South Col route to the summit of Mount Everest. This labyrinth of ice is a key feature of the Everest climb, offering awe-inspiring beauty and perilous danger.

2024年10月27日 · The first obstacle to reach Everest’s summit is the Khumbu Icefall one faces after having taken down many lives unimaginable. On considerable thought, nearly about 300 climbers have been the victim of this deadly icefall.

2024年12月22日 · Khumbu Icefall is the ice stream with a large bulk of ice from Mount Everest, resulting Khumbu Glacier at Western Cwm in an elevation of 5468 m. The ice bulk is around 2.57 km long and consists of crevasses up to around 300 feet down.

2025年2月12日 · The Khumbu Glacier is one of the most famous glaciers in the world, located in Nepal's Solu-Khumbu region. Also known as the "Frozen River of Everest," this massive ice formation is a breathtaking natural wonder in the Himalayas.