Exploration of the Yeti and Everest

The video explores the cultural significance of the Yeti in the Himalayas and the Western fascination that began with a 1951 photograph by Eric Shipton. It details Shipton's expedition with Edmund Hillary, who later conquered Everest, and their search for a route to the mountain. The challenges of high-altitude climbing and the need for acclimatization are also discussed.

What is the starting point of the Western obsession with the Yeti?

• A book published in 1950

• A documentary released in 1949

• A photograph taken in 1951

• A newspaper article from 1952

Who was the British mountaineer that led the 1951 expedition?

• George Mallory

• Tenzing Norgay

• Eric Shipton

• John Hunt

Which future Everest conqueror was part of Shipton's expedition?

• Reinhold Messner

• Edmund Hillary

• Chris Bonington

• Anatoli Boukreev

What were Shipton and his team primarily searching for during their expedition?

• The Yeti

• A lost city

• A new species of plant

• A route to Everest

How far is the base camp of Everest from the view Shipton had?

• 5 km

• 10 km

• 20 km

• 15 km

What is the modern alternative to the 5-day walk to Everest's base camp?

• Taking a helicopter

• Driving a car

• Using a cable car

• Riding a bicycle

Why is emergency oxygen necessary at Everest's base camp?

• To improve sleep

• To prevent dehydration

• To avoid altitude sickness

• To keep warm

What is the main reason Shipton's team could spend more time at high altitudes?

• They had more food supplies

• They were more experienced

• They had better equipment

• They acclimated slowly on foot

What is the risk of not acclimating properly to high altitudes?

• Serious illness

• Dehydration

• Frostbite

• Sunburn

How did Shipton's team manage to acclimate to the high altitudes?

• By taking frequent breaks

• By walking slowly on foot

• By eating high-calorie foods

• By using oxygen tanks