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That Mount Everest traffic jam last May and the eleven dead bodies
Posted on 12/5/19 at 12:13 pm
Posted on 12/5/19 at 12:13 pm
Good summary of what went wrong and why. Some details about panicked climbers who survived but causes other deaths (woman wearing Chinese branded gear who 'froze' at the top of a ladder leaving traffic jams in both directions), a guy who celebrated his seventh tallest peaks climb and danced a jig at the top and died coming down.
The day with the big death count: eleven of two hundred died.
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The day with the big death count: eleven of two hundred died.
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Posted on 12/5/19 at 12:16 pm to real turf fan
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woman wearing Chinese branded gear who 'froze' at the top of a ladder leaving traffic jams in both directions
So they can't drive or climb ladders without causing traffic jams
Posted on 12/5/19 at 12:17 pm to real turf fan
F Everest tourists.
Posted on 12/5/19 at 12:18 pm to real turf fan
I have watched documentaries and read books about Everest. There was one guy who nearly died in an attempt who stated that he was at peace with Everest. Well, me and Everest have no problems.
I would love to hike up to base camp and explore but have no desire to do something where so many other irresponsible folks can cause your death even if you have prepared properly for the summit.
I would love to hike up to base camp and explore but have no desire to do something where so many other irresponsible folks can cause your death even if you have prepared properly for the summit.
Posted on 12/5/19 at 12:18 pm to AlonsoWDC
Yea I’m sure they’ve been causing you problems for years.
Posted on 12/5/19 at 12:20 pm to real turf fan
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Donald Cash, an American, collapsed on the summit while doing a celebratory jig, then collapsed a second time and died on the descent
that seems problematic
Posted on 12/5/19 at 12:20 pm to real turf fan
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The day with the big death count: eleven of two hundred died.
There should be some sort of mountain qualification before attempting everest. Too many people with more money than climbing skills.
Posted on 12/5/19 at 12:23 pm to NYNolaguy1
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There should be some sort of mountain qualification before attempting everest. Too many people with more money than climbing skills.
There is a requirement to have summitted another high altitude peak but people lie.
Posted on 12/5/19 at 12:24 pm to real turf fan
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The day with the big death count: eleven of two hundred died.
Zero sympathy....especially the a-hole who danced a jig at the top and dropped from a heart attack.
Mock the gods and this is what happens
Posted on 12/5/19 at 12:25 pm to real turf fan
Absolutely should implement the rule that you have had to climbed successfully a number of other peaks first
Posted on 12/5/19 at 12:26 pm to real turf fan
Is it really worth it...? I'd rather wait in line at Everest in Animal Kingdom, at least I won't die...
This post was edited on 12/5/19 at 12:28 pm
Posted on 12/5/19 at 12:27 pm to East Coast Band
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Absolutely should implement the rule that you have had to climbed successfully a number of other peaks first
The problem is the guides more than the climbers. They are willing to allow ill prepared climbers to attempt a summit for the right price and they are the ones who should really know better.
Posted on 12/5/19 at 12:33 pm to real turf fan
I'm not understanding the problem. The bodies are frozen and you have a pickaxe. Time to get to work.
This post was edited on 12/5/19 at 12:36 pm
Posted on 12/5/19 at 12:33 pm to Anaximander
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There is a requirement to have summitted another high altitude peak but people lie.
There is now. There wasn't when these people died.
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Some 250 people made the ascent on May 23 alone, with sources telling the BBC that there were simply not enough officials on the mountain to manage the crowd.
Intense competition between tour operators who fear telling wealthy clients that an ascent is not possible was also blamed.
Nepal has since announced that everyone seeking a permit to climb Everest must have prior experience of climbing at least one high-altitude mountain to qualify.
Posted on 12/5/19 at 12:34 pm to Hangover Haven
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Is it really worth it...? I'd rather wait in line at Everest in Animal Kingdom, at least I won't die...
What about Popeye's?
Posted on 12/5/19 at 12:41 pm to real turf fan
I always wonder how the guides and experienced climbers try to wrangle the inexperienced idiots up there...
Like what if you were crossing/climbing an already-shaky ladder and some crazy person insists on climbing on right behind you?
Like what if you were crossing/climbing an already-shaky ladder and some crazy person insists on climbing on right behind you?
Posted on 12/5/19 at 12:42 pm to Slagathor
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Like what if you were crossing/climbing an already-shaky ladder and some crazy person insists on climbing on right behind you?
we all must go through peaks and valleys?
Posted on 12/5/19 at 12:42 pm to 777Tiger
quote:staaaahhhp
777Tiger
Posted on 12/5/19 at 12:43 pm to Slagathor
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staaaahhhp
make me
Posted on 12/5/19 at 12:43 pm to real turf fan
I love mountains and snow and cold and pushing myself and adventure and risk, but why anyone would ever want to do that shite is beyond me. Doesn't even look like good outdoor fun any more.
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