The most fascinating news from around the Web on May 22, 2013
Everest
Nepal Says Historic Everest Video Call Was Illegal
A British mountaineer gave a live video interview with the BBC from Mount Everest – possibly the first-ever smartphone call – but the Nepalese government has called the broadcast “illegal.”
Summit Squabble: Nepal Will Finally Measure Mount Everest’s Height
What are a few mountain meters between friends?
British Teen Becomes Youngest Seven Summit Climber
When George Atkinson reached the top of Mount Everest Thursday, he became the youngest person to ever climb the highest mountain on every continent.
Miraculous: Climber Survives Fall from 1000 Feet
A climber barely survived a 1000-foot fall from a Scottish mountain. But he still has his sights set on scaling Mount Everest.
