Our very own Dr. Andrey Starikovsky, an avid professional mountain climber, has recently climbed all the way to the top of Mt. Everest!

For reference, the elevation of Mt. Everest is 8,848 m or approximately 5.5 miles. It took Andrey one month to finish the climb.

Not many climbers can claim rights on this monumental feat, but most of all we are glad we still have him in one piece. Congrats Andrey!

5300 m above base level.

6400 m above base level.

7800 m above base level.

8300 m above base level.

Link to his video atop of Mt. Everest (360 degree rotation view, taken with a GoPro Hero).