How the Sun Heats Your Mount Everest Expedition Food
The intensity of the sun near the Mount Everest summit is high enough to boil water without fire. Solar parabolic cookers are an incredible example of applied physics on the Everest trekking route.
The parabolic shape focuses hundreds of rays of light onto a single point under the pot. This creates temperatures high enough to cook rice at 4,000m, a major logistical advantage for an eco-friendly Mount Everest expedition.
Because there is less dust and water vapor near Everest Base Camp, the solar energy is more concentrated. These cookers are actually more efficient high up than at sea level, fueling your journey toward the Mount Everest summit.
Every liter of water boiled by the sun is wood that doesn't have to be cut. Supporting lodges that use solar technology is the best way to ensure Everest trekking remains sustainable for the future.
The mountain provides the challenge and the solution. Use solar power to stay hydrated and warm during your Mount Everest expedition.
