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Noel Ewart Odell FRSE FGS (25 December 1890 – 21 February 1987) was an English geologist and mountaineer. In 1924 he was an oxygen officer on the Everest expedition in which George Mallory and Andrew Irvine famously perished during their summit attempt.
On June 8, 1924, Noel Odell made the final sighting of George Mallory and Andrew Irvine on the summit ridge of Everest. What did he see? What could he have seen? And, what can we learn about this final sight, before Mallory & Irvine disappeared into the ether?
Jul 19, 2023 · Noel Odell (December 25, 1890 – February 21, 1987) was an accomplished British mountaineer and geologist who is best known for his involvement in the 1924 British Everest Expedition.
Geologist Noel Odell was a member of Mallory's expedition to Everest in 1924. He was also the last person to see Mallory and Irvine alive.
Jan 20, 2023 · On June 8, 1924, Noel Odell reported seeing George Mallory and Andrew Irvine high on the summit ridge of Mount Everest. Did he see them? Could he have seen them? And, where? Was he confused? A series of thoughts, interpretations, and photo analysis on the subject in today's post.
Jul 2, 2020 · NOEL ODELL. Highly experienced, Odell was a more logical partner, but instead he provided support for Mallory and Irvine’s last chance charge (and thus lived until 1987). EDWARD NORTON. Expedition leader (after General Charles Bruce retired with malaria), who set a world altitude record of 8,570 metres on the Grand Couloir route. HOWARD SOMERVELL
Mallory and Irvine were last spotted, through mist, in the early afternoon of June 8 by geologist Noel Odell, who was following behind in support.
