October 4, 2024
Above 8,000 meters, the human body cannot acclimatize, leading to rapid deterioration and often death.
The extreme cold preserves bodies, leaving a haunting trail of frozen climbers across the mountain's routes.
The surge in commercial expeditions has led to overcrowding and safety concerns, including long queues at the summit.
Rescue efforts are often fraught with difficult decisions, including leaving climbers to die due to the risk to rescuers.
The growing number of climbers and the waste they leave behind are contributing to the mountain's environmental degradation.