Thom Pollard said the following in the comments on his video which is really interesting : "Hi Ken, yes, the existence of rocks could put him closer to the summit. I brought down all of the contents in his pockets that were located on the front of his body, and unfortunately I found none. (At the same time, there aren't rocks located on the actual summit.) All that said, the absence of rocks also doesn't tell us that he didn't make it to the summit. Additionally, there was no camera, nor was there the backpack he wore to carry oxygen bottles, no ice axe, gloves, even a boot was missing from his left foot, as were his spare pair of glacier glasses. Were I given a time machine to go back to 1999 with all the information I've learned since that day I might do things a bit differently. However, Andy and I were meticulous in our search. The end result would probably be the same: there were no rocks in his pockets."

If the watch marks the time of death, they had spent the previous 2 hours descending in total darkness. The prior 4 hours descending in only moonlight darkness. Following a route previously traversed only by themselves. Exposed to the Mountain for 20 hours. Seventeen hours at or above 28,000 feet. My God. They came so close to making it down.

George Mallory served as an artillery officer in the Great War and survived the battle of the Somme. I believe this would greatly have affected his perception of risk. And knowing that the 1924 expedition was going to be his last chance, he decided to risk all. I can’t see him turning back.

General Amnesty: All users banned more than a week ago have been re-instated. Fools will still not be suffered.

At long last

I don’t know what’s more scandalous, Michael’s relentless, herculean effort to call out the charlatans in the KZread marketplace of ideas or that he finally added a profile pic.

I think a professional archeological expedition needs to go examine and document his body and find out what they can. 99 was just some dudes with a video camera looking and poking around his body.

Everest knows, and so do Mallory and Irvine. And, no others can say one way or the other, without bias. I kind of like it that way. Peace to the lads. 🍸

They climbed Everest in ammunition boots and tweeds, don't care what anyone says they are legends 😑

Yes! Finally! All jokes aside, the analysis/theory/research you present is the most convincing so far, and I’ve already been calling this video a ‘historical exposè.’ Thank you for giving these men a voice, a century after they dissapeared. Also, totally in for a drone footage GoFundMe.

100 Years ago today. Two valiant men of Cheshire, who among the snows of Mount Everest adventured their lives, even unto death.

Michael, thank you for your independent thought, for your effort, and for questioning and challenging the conclusions other people put forward. It's refreshing.

Michael Tracy, thanks again for another fascinating video. The reasons you list for the likelihood that Mallory and Irvine reached the top are compelling. I love your entire KZread video series on Mallory and Irvine and find myself watching them repeatedly. Indeed, I learn a little more every time I watch them. The only other ingredient I would add to the mix are considerations for Mallory's physical stamina, climbing skills, and intelligence, which were second to none. One gains terrific insight into his character and mindest through the book Climbing Everest: The Writings of George Mallory, which I just finished reading. Mallory's writings provide deep insight into his personality, physical stamina, intelligence, and superb talents as a climber. It is abundantly clear from his writings that he was far more than just a "school teacher and holiday climber..." Mallory was a physically fit and superbly talented climber who was also blessed with a remarkably resilient body to the effects of cold and high altitude. One is also left with a deep appreciation and respect for Mallory's mind and how he meticulously and painstakingly studied everything about Everest during the '21, '22, and '24 expeditions. No stone was left unturned, and he took in every scrap of information he could get his hands on, visual or otherwise, to continually prepare himself and forge a plan for the most direct route to the top. He was singularly focused on climbing Everest, and nothing would get in his way. All of this is painstakingly clear in his writings, and I highly recommend this book to all Mallory enthusiasts. It is the final ingredient to understanding the man, which leaves me convinced that he made it to the top on June 8 and, sadly, died on his return. I'm presently reading Into the Silence: The Great War, Mallory, and the Conquest of Everest by Wade Davis. This book is a breathtakingly vivid and detailed account of the early Everest expeditions. As importantly, it provides a historical perspective of that time, particularly the brutal and harrowing experience of WW1, which forged and shaped the mindset of these early climbers.

This channel has imo, become so fundamentally important for those becoming entranced by the Mallory/Irvine mystery. Well done Micheal this is a very compelling argument. Keep us updated on the crowdfunding, This footage would do much more good in the hands of the public.

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Count me in on a fundraiser. You've done enough for us to trust your judgment on the best use of resources to uncover any truths that are still uncoverable at this time.

Count me for a contribution for the drone photos. The photo of the mountain that you show predominantly in this video seemed very clear to me. Thanks for your logical research. The lady who collected and kept the statistics of the climbs! Put a smile on my face! Real definition of an esoteric study!! Thanks again, very exciting, looking forward to more!

Michael, I've watched your entire channel this weekend. You've got some of the best, most well researched videos I've ever seen on KZread. Thank you for putting all of this together

Michael Tracy, I am in love with your precision and methods to find the truth in todays mess of information / missinformation. I have no climbing experience, but the story about 1924 climb is absolutely intriguing. Thank you!

Great video. Extraordinarily worthwhile; not only for 1924 expedition buffs but for the insights into the mysterious oversights and 'hazy' memories of Pollard et al.