Everest Disaster 1996 - Explained

Everest Disaster 1996 - Explained

Everest disaster is a series of events that occurred on the 10th-11th of May 1996. Bad weather triggered a blizzard that caused the death of eight people holding them hostage on the high mountains. It’s one of the most significant losses of life in the history of mountain climbers in history, which happened in a single day. Extreme weather conditions, coupled with bad decisions, climbers with little experience coupled with delays, led to the 1996 Everest disaster.

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[tashapink]

The fact Bec Weathers survived is a miracle, left for dead twice still makes it back alive

[La_Leo]

I think it is necessary to clarify that the climber wearing green boots that has been pictured several times in this video is NOT Chen Yu-Nan, but is believed to be Tsewang Paljor, an Indian mountain climber who died in the disaster.

[danklordsupreme]

They should've turned around as soon as they started experiencing a slowdown in their scheduled pace. Once the original plan is up in smoke, you gotta start heading back.

[ucybzjw]

Actually Anatoliy Bukreev was the only one person from basic camp who try to help people on the mountain. And he rescued 3 person. And he was the only person who did not use oxygen.

[saileshramcharan]

The fact that the sherpas delaying the rope positioning being the leading cause of death is absolute garbage. Greed and a desire for success from the climbers is what cost these people their lives. Be careful how you portray sherpas.

[sktalha]

I know only one thing :

Listen to the SHERPAS !!!

They are the real heroes in my eyes.

[AllenMacCannell]

Rob Hall's biggest mistake was accepting Doug as a repeat client after risking his life bringing him down the year before. That should have been a lifetime disqualification by company policy. Another policy should make very bright flashing light sources a staple for base camps

[wakeking]

I'd rather be down here wishing I was up there than up there wishing I was down here.

[thomascampbell]

The sherpas are so hardcore. There’s no comparison

[woomeebly]

Why do they insist on showing "green boots?" Tsewang paljor wasn't on that particular trip.

[colleenspiess]

Doesn't seem worth the risk to climb mt everest if you have a family or a shred of sanity

[lisafuentes]

Anatoliy did go back and help a few of the clients. And considering he summited alone to avoid all the ignorant inexperienced climbers and still went back and did what he could and got at least 3 people back to camp 4, speaks volumes. Put yourself in his shoes and ask yourself, would you die for them?

[sarah-annecarney]

Just a horrible tragedy. It was a bunch of small mistakes and decisions with a mix of bad luck that led to a terrible situation. It's the risk you take when climbing but my heart still goes out to those who perished.

[jaawadd]

And nothing about Anatoli Boukreev that came out in storm without oxygen 3 times and saved 3 lives))

[axelpower]

They actually beat this sad record in 2019 with 10 deaths, the result of too many commercial expeditions again

[ryanbland]

Poor Doug, forever known as the weak climber and ultimately the reason for Robs death. I think I would have sent Rob to live if I knew I'd be remembered by all as the weak climber that caused this.

[Seinaaa]

Imagine dying on Mt. Everest just because u didn't wear ur boots.

[sunnydas]

They waited their whole life for this moment and why the hell they just can't wait for a calm day to summit??

[ronlil]

Turnaround time
Was 2 oclock. If they had stuck to the agreed turnaround time they would all be alive. Rip

[AdamsBrew]

I think Scott Fisher’s company was called “Mountain Madness” .. not “Mountain of madness”