Mallory and Irvine Expedition

The Mallory and Irvine Expedition was a 1924 British effort to reach the summit of Mount Everest, then the world’s highest peak. Famous mountaineers George Mallory and Andrew Irvine participated, aiming to make the first confirmed ascent. They disappeared near the top, and whether they succeeded remains debated. In 1999, climbers found Mallory’s body but not Irvine’s, and modern investigations continue to explore if they may have reached the summit first. The expedition is significant in mountaineering history, symbolizing human ambition, exploration, and the enduring mystery surrounding their potential achievement.