A mountaineer took photos to show what it is like to be on 'top of the world'.
Michael Tomordy, 47, originally from East Barnet, summitted the world’s tallest mountain in an effort to raise money for charity.
Mr Tomordy, who now lives in Hong Kong, said: “The experience was particularly memorable.
“There were no other climbers when we left camp for the summit and we had good weather and clear views.
“It is a matter of being careful and trying to manage the risks that are under your control and good luck is also required since many variables not in your control, like the weather.
“Other Everest climbers say you don’t really appreciate having reached the top of the world until a long time later when it sinks in what you have accomplished."
Mr Tomordy’s team were some of the last on the mountain when they left camp at 7,900m - the previous week 350 people climbed to the top.
Michael, who works as a risk consultant in Hong Kong, raised funds for The Mount Everest Foundation for Sustainable Development in Nepal and Tibet.
The charity was set up to help families build schools, hospitals and environmental projects in remote areas near Mount Everest.
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