Mallory reimagined: Climbing back in time

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Coverage highlights how researchers from the University of Portsmouth are collaborating with the Turner Twins to monitor and analyse physiological data during their ascent of Mera Peak.

Period20 Aug 2025

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Media coverage

  • TitleMallory reimagined: Climbing back in time
    Degree of recognitionInternational
    Media name/outletMirage News
    Media typeWeb
    Country/TerritoryUnited Kingdom
    Date20/08/25
    DescriptionResearchers from the University of Portsmouth are collaborating with the Turner Twins to monitor and analyse physiological data—such as body temperature, cognitive performance, stress levels, and clothing durability—during their ascent of Mera Peak. This research aims to provide comparative insights into how historical gear may have impacted George Mallory’s survival and summit chances in 1924.
    URLhttps://www.miragenews.com/mallory-reimagined-climbing-back-in-time-1518237/
    PersonsJoe Costello

Keywords

  • extreme environments
  • hypoxia
  • exercise physiology
  • altitude