Ever wondered what it’s like to watch Mount Everest in real time? In this episode of the All About Everest Podcast, host Pauline Reynolds Nuttall explores the world’s highest webcams and live feeds — why they fascinate armchair mountaineers, how they survive brutal weather, and what they reveal about the mountain’s moods.
But that’s just the beginning. We dive into 50 years of Everest technology: life-saving oxygen systems, radios, and weather forecasting; the rise of helicopter rescues (including Didier Delsalle’s legendary 2005 summit landing); Nepal’s new mandatory reflector devices; and the evolution of gear and clothing that’s boosted summit success and survival rates.
We also look at drones, GPS, and satellite internet that bring Everest into the digital age. Plus, a quick update on Nepal’s new political calm and historic appointment of its first female Prime Minister.
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