Selects: Did Mallory Make it to the Top of Everest First?

George Mallory was a member of the first three European expeditions to Everest, world's tallest mountain. He wanted to summit it so badly, he gave his life trying. Since that fateful day in 1924, climbers have wondered – was Mallory the first to summit? Listen as Josh and Chuck explore that question and lots more in this classic episode.

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Selects: Did Mallory Make it to the Top of Everest First? is an episode from Stuff You Should Know by iHeartPodcasts.

This episode is 52:49 long.

This episode was published on May 16, 2026.

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