Skip to Content
AP-National

George Mallory’s last letter from Everest said odds of reaching the top were ’50 to 1 against us’

By
Published 7:59 AM

By BRIAN MELLEY
Associated Press

The final letter that George Mallory wrote to his wife before he vanished on Mount Everest a century ago has been digitalized. The letter was published on Monday by Cambridge University. In it, he tried to ease her worries, though he said his chances of reaching the world’s highest peak were “50 to 1 against us.” He also expressed a mix of optimism while describing his exhaustion and the difficulties his expedition encountered on their quest to be the first party to conquer the peak. It remains a mystery whether Mallory and climbing partner Andrew Irvine reached the summit before they perished in 1924.

Article Topic Follows: AP-National

Jump to comments ↓

Associated Press

BE PART OF THE CONVERSATION

KION 46 is committed to providing a forum for civil and constructive conversation.

Please keep your comments respectful and relevant. You can review our Community Guidelines by clicking here

If you would like to share a story idea, please submit it here.

Skip to content