Mission Accomplished
I enjoyed James Gilden’s article (“On Top of the World in Wales, Aug. 4). As a youth I climbed extensively in Snowdonia.
However, I do not accept that the 1921 British Everest expedition was unsuccessful. The leaders realized that reaching the summit was unlikely and that the expedition’s primary mission would be to map the surrounding area and explore possible routes up the mountain. This was accomplished, with significant help from George Mallory.
CHRISTOPHER OWEN
La Crescenta
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