We’ve all heard the reports and seen the pictures of climbers waiting in long lines to get their chance to stand at the top of the world’s tallest mountain but have you ever gotten a first hand perspective of what its like to queue up at 29,000ft? What six Everest veteran Tim Mosedale has to say might surprise you especially that the long waits are not often not the reason people die while climbing:

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Francis Xavier is a seasoned writer for Unofficial Networks, bringing a lifetime of outdoor experience to his work. Having lived in a ski resort town for years he has a deep connection to mountain culture....