The only organisms that are able to survive here are insects and birds. The terrain is mainly rocky and full of boulders at the foot of the mountain range. Higher above the base of the mountain, the surface of the terrain is covered with snow. This may lead to avalanches happening in the area.
Climbing the mountain is usually done on foot. There are hiking tracks from the nearest township in Nepal all the way up to the top of the mountain. Along the mountain tracks are stations for climbers to take a break from the mountain trekking journey.
The peak of the mountain is usually cold with low oxygen levels in the air. Climbers usually take along a breathing tank so as to not end up grasping for air at higher altitudes while on the extreme journey. It sometimes gets foggy near the peak of the mountain as clouds start to cover the mountain top. This reduces visibility and makes continuing the journey hazardous. There are also other health hazards related to climbing Mount Everest.
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