Full Circle Everest Expedition Insights

The transcript details James Edward Mills' journey to Everest Base Camp and the Full Circle Everest expedition, a historic climb by a team of black climbers. It highlights the adventure gap, the role of Sherpas, and the importance of representation in mountaineering. The expedition aimed to inspire future generations of black explorers.

What was James Edward Mills' primary role during the Full Circle Everest expedition?

• Sherpa

• Guide

• Climber

• Journalist

Who were the first climbers to reach the summit of Mount Everest?

• Conrad Anker and Phil Henderson

• Tenzing Norgay and Edmund Hillary

• Dom Mullins and Pemba Sherpa

• Reinhold Messner and Peter Habeler

What term did James Edward Mills coin to describe the lack of black representation in outdoor activities?

• Outdoor Inequality

• Climbing Divide

• Nature Barrier

• Adventure Gap

What historical barrier did black adventurers face in accessing national parks?

• Lack of funding

• Jim Crow segregation

• Language barriers

• Geographical isolation

What is the 'adventure gap' as described by James Edward Mills?

• A gap in geographical access

• A gap in representation and participation

• A gap in outdoor equipment

• A gap in climbing skills

What was Phil Henderson's significant contribution to the Full Circle Everest expedition?

• He was the first to summit Everest without oxygen.

• He led the first all-black team to attempt Everest.

• He established the Kimbu Climbing Center.

• He documented the expedition as a journalist.

What role did Conrad Anker play in the Full Circle Everest expedition?

• He was the lead climber.

• He provided advisory support.

• He was the base camp manager.

• He was the expedition's photographer.

How many members of the Full Circle team successfully reached the summit of Everest?

• Nine

• Seven

• Ten

• Five

What is the significance of the Full Circle Everest team's achievement?

• They were the first team to climb Everest in winter.

• They were the first team to document the climb with drones.

• They were the first all-black team to summit Everest.

• They were the first team to climb Everest without Sherpas.

What was the primary goal of the Full Circle Everest team?

• To be the first all-black team to summit Everest

• To climb Everest without supplemental oxygen

• To document Everest's wildlife

• To be the first to ski down Everest