Did Conrad Anker Find Mallory? The Mystery Deepens

On May 1, 1999, American climber Conrad Anker found the body of George Mallory on the Chinese slope of Mount Everest. Mallory had been missing since 1924, along with his climbing partner, Andrew Irvine.

The discovery of Mallory’s body sparked intense interest and debate. For decades, climbers and historians had speculated about what happened to the two climbers. Some believed they had reached the summit of Everest, becoming the first to do so, but had perished on the descent. Others thought they had fallen short of the summit.

Anker’s discovery provided some answers. Mallory’s body was found at an altitude of 8,150 meters, a considerable distance from the summit. This suggests that the pair may have been attempting the summit when tragedy struck. While Mallory’s body was discovered, the fate of Irvine remains a mystery.

The discovery of Mallory’s body was a significant moment in the history of mountaineering. It finally provided some closure to a long-standing mystery, and helped to understand the challenges faced by early climbers on Mount Everest.