Tomorrow is the 50th anniversary of Tom Hornbein and Willi Unsoeld’s bold and visionary first ascent of the West Ridge of Mt. Everest, which has been called the greatest Himalayan climb in American mountaineering history.

Eddie Bauer guide Dave Hahn reflects on his summit record on Mt. Everest.

Eddie Bauer guide Peter Whittaker, who comes from a lineage with a powerful connection to the mountain—breaks it down in 50 words or less.

Melissa Arnot retraces her steps to breaking the high-altitude ceiling and setting the women’s summit record on Everest.

Eddie Bauer First Ascent guide Melissa Arnot reflects on her Everest Women’s Summit Record last season on the mountain.

Eddie Bauer adventure kayakers Ben Stookesberry and Chris Korbulic mix fire and water with lava flows, waterfalls and big waves in Hawaii.

When asked by a reporter what his first thoughts were when standing on the summit of Everest, Gombu responded with four now-famous words: “How to get down.”