A recent video showcasing a 360-degree view from the summit of Mount Everest has taken social media by storm, offering a breathtaking glimpse of the world’s tallest peak. Shared on X by user @historyinmemes, the footage provides an unprecedented look at the majestic yet perilous terrain of the mountain, complete with snow-capped peaks and a team of seasoned mountaineers.
The post, captioned “A 360-degree camera view from the top of Mt Everest,” has garnered over 35 million views and 220,000 likes, sparking admiration and discussion among Twitter users. Some lauded the courage of the climbers, while others reflected on the challenges and hazards inherent in scaling Everest.
This is a 360° camera view from the top of Mt. Everest pic.twitter.com/trboDIIXI5
— Historic Vids (@historyinmemes) February 1, 2024
“Top of the world! Thankful for God’s creation!” exclaimed one user, capturing the awe inspired by the mountain’s grandeur. Another expressed a long-standing fascination with Everest, remarking, “I’ve read and seen practically everything out there. This is incredible.”
Comments also touched on the daunting nature of the climb, with one user noting, “Gees that’s interesting!! Looks like u could fall easily and not much room up there for the people coming up.” Another remarked on the vertigo-inducing effect of the footage, saying, “Yikes! The weird fisheye lens effect makes it seem like the top of Mt. Everest is about one square foot. Amazing, out of this world, and feeding my acrophobia.”
Meanwhile, in a testament to the mountain’s allure, a heartwarming story emerged last week as a 2-year-old from Scotland, Carter Dallas, became the youngest person to reach Mount Everest base camp. Accompanied by his father Ross and mother Jade, Carter journeyed to the south side of Nepal, reaching an altitude of 17,598 feet above sea level. This remarkable feat surpassed the previous record held by four-year-old Zara from the Czech Republic, highlighting the enduring allure and remarkable achievements associated with Mount Everest.
