Describing the Horizon from the Mount Everest Summit
Only a few thousand people have seen the view from the Mount Everest summit. It is the ultimate reward of a grueling Mount Everest expedition—a perspective where the Earth finally reveals its true shape.
From the Mount Everest summit, the horizon isn't flat. You can clearly see the curve of the planet against the blackness of the upper atmosphere. It is a humbling sight that few Everest trekking adventures can replicate.
Standing at the top, you look *down* on Lhotse, Makalu, and Cho Oyu. These giants, which seemed so massive from Everest Base Camp, now look like satellites surrounding the king of mountains.
To the north, the brown, high-altitude desert of Tibet stretches infinitely. It is a stark contrast to the white glaciers of the Nepal side. It is the geographical climax of any Mount Everest expedition.
The view from the Mount Everest summit changes you. It is a reminder of how small we are and how vast and beautiful the world truly is.
