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All About Everest Podcast - Stories, History, and Challenges from the World’s Tallest Mountain
All About Everest Podcast - Stories, History, and Challenges from the World’s Tallest Mountain
All About Everest is the podcast that takes you to the roof of the world. Hosted by Pauline Reynolds-Nuttall, it explores the history, culture, and modern challenges of Mount Everest — from legendary expeditions and Sherpa stories to the 2025 cleanup efforts, climate change, and overcrowding. Each episode dives into triumphs, tragedies, and the human spirit that defines the world’s tallest mountain and interviews with some of the top mountaineers. Perfect for climbers, adventurers, or anyone fascinated by Everest’s enduring legacy. Subscribe for weekly stories and Everest news.
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Everest News and Podcast Updates
In this week’s short update of The All About Everest Podcast, host Pauline Reynolds Nuttall shares exciting podcast news and the latest stories from the Himalayas. Pauline talks about re-editing and upgrading older episodes, listener feedback, and upcoming replay choices — while giving shoutouts to the amazing Everest community.Then, she dives into this week’s Everest updates:– The repatriation an
What Caused the 1996 Everest Disaster?
In this week’s episode of The All About Everest Podcast, host Pauline Reynolds Nuttall revisits the 1996 Mount Everest disaster — one of the deadliest seasons in the mountain’s history — to explore what really went wrong and how it changed climbing forever. Discover why eight climbers, including Rob Hall, Doug Hansen, Scott Fischer, and Yasuko Namba, lost their lives in a single storm, and how ine
Inside the Death Zone: The Science, Survival, and Latest Everest News
In this episode of The All About Everest Podcast, host Pauline Reynolds Nuttall takes listeners deep into the Death Zone — the deadly region above 8,000 meters where oxygen levels plummet and every breath is a fight for survival. Discover what really happens to the human body at extreme altitude, why even experienced climbers collapse without warning, and how technology, oxygen, and genetics help
Sherpas of Everest: History, Heroes, and Sacrifices Behind the World’s Tallest Mountain
The All About Everest Podcast dives into one of the most important — and often overlooked — parts of Mount Everest’s story: the Sherpas. These incredible men and women are the backbone of Himalayan climbing, carrying loads, fixing ropes, guiding climbers, and saving lives in the world’s harshest conditions. Without Sherpas, Everest as we know it would not be possible.In this episode, host Pauline
Everest Fall 2025 Updates & Top 10 Most Googled Questions About the World’s Highest Mountain
In this episode of the All About Everest Podcast, host Pauline Reynolds Nuttall delivers the latest Fall 2025 Everest updates before diving into the Top 10 most Googled questions about Mount Everest.Hear how Polish ski mountaineer Andrzej Bargiel just made history as the first person to ski down Everest without supplemental oxygen, and how American climber Tyler Andrews is attempting a daring unsu
World’s Highest Webcams & Everest Tech: Live Feeds, Helicopters, and Gear on the Roof of the World
Ever wondered what it’s like to watch Mount Everest in real time? In this episode of the All About Everest Podcast, host Pauline Reynolds Nuttall explores the world’s highest webcams and live feeds — why they fascinate armchair mountaineers, how they survive brutal weather, and what they reveal about the mountain’s moods.But that’s just the beginning. We dive into 50 years of Everest technology: l
George Mallory & Sandy Irvine: The Mystery of Everest’s Lost Climbers
In this episode of the All About Everest Podcast, host Pauline Reynolds Nuttall explores one of mountaineering’s greatest mysteries: the 1924 disappearance of George Mallory and Andrew “Sandy” Irvine. Did they stand on the summit decades before Hillary and Norgay? Discover their personal lives, how they met, their final climb, the 1999 discovery of Mallory’s body, Jimmy Chin’s 2024 find, the missi
“Mount Everest 2025 Recap: Record Summits, Fatalities, Fall Preview & New Everest Books”
The 2025 Mount Everest season brought record-breaking summits, tough weather, and fewer fatalities than in recent years. In this episode of All About Everest, host Pauline Reynolds Nuttall recaps the official spring 2025 climbing season, including Kami Rita Sherpa’s record 31st summit, Tashi Gyalzen Sherpa’s four ascents in two weeks, Kenton Cool’s 19th climb, Passang Dawa’s 29th, and Anja Blacha’
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I’m Back: What’s Next for All About Everest
I’m back! After a year away, All About Everest is returning with fresh stories, new insights, and exciting updates from the world’s highest mountain.In this short update, I share why the podcast has been quiet, why I’m coming back now, and what you can expect in the episodes ahead. From Everest’s ongoing environmental challenges to its incredible history and legendary climbers, we’ll dive into the
“Mount Everest Trivia: Fascinating Facts, Records, and History of the World’s Tallest Mountain”
Think you know Mount Everest? Test your knowledge with this fun trivia episode of All About Everest! Host Pauline Reynolds Nuttall takes you through surprising questions and answers about the world’s highest peak: Was it really Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay who first summited? How tall is Mount Everest exactly? Who was the first woman to reach the top? And which Sherpa holds the record for
This Episode is Dedicated to David Brashears
Today's episode is dedicated to David Brashears, who was a well-known mountaineer, and documentary maker. He was the one who directed the IMAX Everest film. I also give updates on body recovery on Everest, AllTrails Everest reviews, and an update on the Nimsdai/ Nirmal Purja scandals.
Part 2 Everest Spring 2024 Recap
Today's episode is part two of the recap of this climbing season. Trigger warnings at the 25 minute mark. Included in this episode are most of the records for this season, some cool moments, safety issues, and the Mt. Everest weather. Sometimes, you also have to talk about the unpleasant stuff too, and I talk about the New York Times article that made allegations against Nirmal Purja, ropegate
Everest Spring 2024 Recap Part 1
I start the recap of the Spring 2024 climbing season on Mt. Everest. I mention some of the books and documentaries that have come out/ will come out and where you can find Guy Votter's book in the US: Top Of The World Books.
I go over some of the numbers including permit number, the total deaths on Everest since 1922, and last year compared to this year. There was a quick review of the policie
It's a New Everest Episode!
Today's episode is a brief update about the 2024 Spring Everest season, where I have been, and what to expect from the next episodes. I have been absent for two months. The Sring 2024 season had some drama and rumors, 8 deaths which was lower than last year, and some records.
Everest Spring Season 2024 Update 1
It's the beginning of the Everest climbing season. I have several updates in this episode: changes on the Nepali side of Everest, the ice doctors have left for Everest, Caroline Gleich is running for the US senate, Lou Whittaker and David Brashears have died, 3 books about Everest including " Everest Mountain Guide", " Everest Inc" and "Fallen", amongst other Ever
10 Well-Known Dead Bodies on Everest
There are over 200 dead bodies left on Mt. Everest. Today's episode is about why the bodies are not retrieved and the 10 most "famous" dead bodies on Mt. Everest. The 10 most "famous" dead bodies on Mt. Everest include George Mallory, Marco Siffredi, Green Boots, and Sleeping Beauty. I also talked about how the documentary "Finding Michael" gives us a better idea
2024 Books and Documentaries about Everest and the Spring Season
I added another book to the 1996 Everest disaster book list that I missed in the last episode. Today's episode is about the one book and two documentaries about Mt. Everest coming out in 2024. I also discuss what to expect for the overall 2024 season and hopefully, it will be uneventful. It's been 100 years since George Mallory and Andrew "Sandy" Irvine attempted and died on Ever
12 Books About the 1996 Everest Disaster
Today's topic is the best books about the 1996 Everest disaster. Each one is it's one different perspective. Recently I listened to an interview with Sandy Hill (Hill-Pittman), which reminded me that every single person on the mountain that year had their own very unique experience. Though some of the authors are very critical of the other climbers, some of these books are about the very p
Welcome to Everest 2024
It's the beginning of 2024, and it's the first episode of the year and the first episode of season 3. Today's episode recaps the 2023 season, what I hope for 2024, and a few things Everest to kick off the year.
12 Books About the 1996 Everest Disaster
How to Choose A Guiding Service for Mt. Everest
I have put together a list of questions that any mountaineer should be asking when choosing an expedition company for Mt. Everest. Noone should be afraid of asking the hard questions because choosing the right company can make the difference between life and death.
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Who is Reinhold Messner?
Today's episode is about the GOAT and legend Reinhold Messner. One day I will interview him for the podcast. He is on my list. Messner is considered by many one of the greatest mountaineers of all time.
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Opinion: Is Record Chasing Making Climbing More Dangerous?
Update on the tragedies on Shishapangma and in Israel. The tragedy in Israel has affected the Israeli climbers Aviad Sido and Nadav Ben Yehuda. Today's episode is an opinion piece. Based on what has been happening over the last few years. it seems that those who are looking for records are putting themselves and others at risk because they are prioritizing records over safety. I give 2 example
Readers Questions
I'm doing something different today and am answering the reader's questions sent to me via email or messenger. It's a bit of a mixed bag, either personal questions to me or my opinions on several topics. AT the end, I do jump on my soapbox for a minute regarding the responsibility of expedition companies and an example of why I think they are the reason for deaths on Everest.
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10 Events and Expeditions That Have Shaped Mt. Everest
Today's episode (sorry it's late) is about the top ten historical events and expeditions that have shaped Mt. Everest. As I was going through all the seasons, I realized that these events and expeditions have really shaped the current climbing culture on the mountain. As I go in chronological order, I can see how previous years have changed the climbing in the years following the expeditio
10 Amazing Facts About Mt. Everest
Two of these facts are a little different, including number 1 (I couldn't resist because of the running joke about pronunciation on this podcast) and number 10. I am working on some projects and trying to rearrange my workload after changes in the day job so not interview this week. Tell in the comments on Spotify or on Social Media, who would you like to hear on the podcast. Are there any top
Interview with Samina Baig From Pakistan
Today's interview was with Samina Baig, the first Pakistani woman to summit Mt. Everest and the first Pakistani woman to summit the 7 Summits. This episode was joyful. We talk about the barriers to mountaineering, her journey to climbing Mt. Everest, and her accomplishments since then. We also talk about her new travel company and the work that she and her brother do towards getting youth into
The 1996 Everest Disaster
Though I covered this before, I wanted to go back and focus on why people died and how it could be prevented. At the time, 1996 was the deadliest year with the most fatal day and the deadliest season. 15 people died that year, 12 of them during the Spring season. I also talk about how safety has improved since then and how deaths on Everest have a spiderweb effect. I covered more in-depth in 2022
Interview About the Everest Marathon with Saskia Van Der Drift
I interviewed Saskia Van Der Drift about participating the Tenzing Hillary Everest Marathon in 2022. It is the highest marathon in the world! We talk about the cost, the routes, and how she trains at sea level for this high-altitude marathon. It occurs every year on May 29, the anniversary of the first summit of Mt. Everest.
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Interview with Guy Cotter, CEO of Adventure Consultants
Today's episode is an interview with Guy Cotter, CEO of adventure consultants who has been mountaineering and guiding for over 3 decades. We talk about him starting out as a mountaineer, becoming a guide, and then becoming the CEO of Adventure Consultants. We talk about how mountaineering has changed, the good and the ugly on Everest, and his book coming out in the fall: "Everest Mountain
Interview With Skip Horner
In 1992, Skip Horner became the first mountain guide to lead a client to the top of all of the 7 Summits. He was one of the pioneers of commercial guiding. Skip and I talk about both of his Everest expeditions, commercial guiding then and now, and much more. This is Skip's 50th year of being a guide. He has slowed down a bit but still leads a few expeditions per year. My favorite part of the e
Top 10 Best Books About Mt. Everest
Today's episode is my favorite ten books about Mt. Everest. It was so hard to just pick ten. Some of these might even surprise you. Others may not. It was so hard to narrow it down to just my favorite books about Mt. Everest. Next week's episode will be an interview, but today's episode is all about books.
Link to book list on my website: 15 Best Books About Everest.
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Interview With Rebecca Long From Boston, MA
Rebecca Long is the fourth person we have had on the podcast that climbed during the 2023 Everest Spring season. Rebecca and I were connected through Alan Arnette. We took about why she loves the mountain, how losing her teammate Jonathan Sugarman affected her climb, and lessons learned from Everest. The last five minutes of her interview are the most powerful when she talks about the most impactf
Interview With Alan Arnette
Today I interviewed Alan Arnette, who is well-known for his coverage of Mt. Everest and being a mountaineer. We talk about his mother Alan Arnette, Climbing to End Alzheimer's, his four Everest attempts, and a deep dive into some of the problems on Mt. Everest. At the beginning of the episode, I also mention what a glottal stop is. Alan is the second person out of the five names on my podcast
Death and Dead Bodies on Everest - "Finding Michael" Documentary Review
There are over 200 dead bodies on Mount Everest and over 300 people have died on the mountain. In the documentary "Finding Michael", Spencer Matthews goes to search for his brother with a team led by Nimsdai (Nims Purja). This documentary is a beautiful tribute to Michael Matthews who dies in 1999 on Mt Everest. It opens up an honest discussion about how these deaths affect families. It
Interview with Jost Kobusch from Germany
Today's interview is with the German mountaineer Jost Kobusch. He first became "famous" when his video of the 2015 avalanche at Everest Base Camp went viral. He has a unique perspective about mountaineering and his journey differs from most. Jost's mountaineering style is without fixed ropes, oxygen, or Sherpa support and his reason behind it is almost poetic.
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Interview with Kami Rita Sherpa
Today's episode is with Kami Rita Sherpa, who holds the record for the most summits of Everest at 28 total summits. Some of the things mentioned in the interview are that the record doesn't matter, why he still has all of his fingers and toes after climbing for 25 years, why he climbs, and some of the problems on Sagarmatha (Mt. Everest). I may or may not have been finally convinced to cli
Interview with Adrian Ballinger
Today's episode is an interview with Adrian Ballinger, the CEO, and co-founder of Alpenglow Expeditions. He has over 25 years of mountaineering experience. We talk about death and Love on Everest and why his company only summits from the North Side. His opinion of why so many deaths occur is different than most but makes the most sense.
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Interview with Israeli Aviad Sido
This episode summarizes the deaths and injuries on Mt. Everest this season with 17 total deaths. I interview Aviad Sado, a fellow Israeli, and we talk about why he chose to summit Mt. Everest. To me, Israeli mountaineers are like the Jamaican bobsled team. He is the youngest Israeli to summit and the eighth Israeli. Aviad is a former Israeli military commando and a vegan. He lost one of his teamma
Interview with Gaby Nel from South Africa
I am switching the episode to every Thursday instead of Wednesday moving forward. Today's episode is an interview with the fabulous Gaby Nel, who is the youngest South African and the youngest physician to summit Mt. Everest. We discussed some of the reasons Everest was so deadly this year, which might even surprise you. We also talk about what causes frostbite and how it is treated.
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Everest Spring 2023 Season Recap???
I have a mystery guest hopefully next week. She is currently living in Perth, Australia, and holds 2 records. Today's episode we recap this season which is becoming the most fatal season ever on Mt. Everest with an estimated number of 17 possible deaths. During the Spring 2023 season, there were a record number of permits. And as usual, there were problems with trash, crowding, and even theft.
Death and Dying on Everest
Since 2022, 323 people have died on Mt. Everest. And this year may become one of the deadliest ones. In this podcast episode, I discuss death on Everest. What causes death on Everest? How many people have died on Everest? What happens when you die on Mt. Everest?
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Interview with Hari Budha Magar
This episode is an interview with Hari Budha Magar, a double-amputee-above the-knee who will be climbing Mount Everest this year. He lost his legs from an IED while he was in the Gurkha unit in Afghanistan.
Updates - "Finding Michael" is coming out March 3 on Disney Plus UK/ Europe. Tibet will officially remain closed to foreign climbers. The ice doctors will be heading out to Everest soon.
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Interview with Adriana Brownlee from the UK
This episode is an interview with UK mountaineer Adriana Brownlee. She just turned 22, and has completed 10 of the 14 8,000 meter mountains, including Mt. Everest. She is killing it on the mountains!
- Updates: Congratulations to Jason Black's team for summiting Mt. Kilimanjaro. There is also a release date of March 3, 2023 of the documentary "Finding Michael" with Nimsdai and Spencer Matthews. Th
Interview with Jason Black from Ireland
This episode is an interview with the Irish mountaineer Jason Black. He's a life-long mountaineer, humanitarian, and expedition leader. This was such a fun and inspiring interview.
- We talk about Jason's history as a person and as a mountaineer, his expedition to Everest and his expedition to K2.
- His website is jasonblack.ie
- Next week's episode will be with a female mountaineer.
- If you
Interview with Alex Harz - Mountaineer and Creator
- Tibet is still not open but there are expedition company that are booking currently for the Tibetan side
- A kind-of update about the "Everest Dark" documentary
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- Interview with Alex Harz, mountaineer and creator of the Quest Experience, starting with the "Quest: Nepal" documentary.
- Ne
2022 and 2023 Everest Documentaries You Need to Watch
Today's episode is all about the documentaries that came out in 2022 and are being released in 2023, about Mt. Everest. I talk a little bit about the interviews I have coming up with Jason Black and Alex Harz and what to expect on this season of the podcast.
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Everest Recap 2022 And Welcome Back!
Just a quick recap of the Spring 2022 Everest Climbing Season and excitement for the 2023 season. How will 2022 affect 2023? There was some controversy last year that hopefully won't trickle into this year's climbing season. Bring it on 2023!!!
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I'm Back for Season 2!
Season 2 of this podcast is on!!!!! I am so excited to be back for another season. I have tons of stuff to share, including coverage for the 2023 Everest season. I also want to thank all of my awesome listeners. This podcast started last year on a whim and we've hit over 20,000 listeners with less than 20 episodes.So here's to an exciting new season.- If you love this podcast, show us some support
Interview with Ellis Stewart
Glad to be back podcasting after a crazy 2 months hiatus. Today's episode is with Ellis Stewart, author of "Everest: It's Not About the Summit". It is a fun and heartful interview, very candid, and I had a blast interviewing him. Ellis is a really great guy and easy to chat with, and has a very unique Everest story. Ellis also created the Everest Dream Facebook community that bring Everest enthusi
Interview with Jim Davidson
Jim Davidson is the author of "The Ledge" and "The Next Everest". His perspective of the 2015 Everest Base Camp disaster is very unique because of his background in geology. We discuss his mountaineering background, tragedy in mountaineering, and lessons learned from mountaineering including resilience.
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Everest Season 2022 Recap
What an awesome season. With a huge weather window, there was a lot of success this year on Everest. So many people broke records this year and also there were a lot of "firsts".
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David Sharp and the 2006 Everest Season Controversy
When David Sharp died on May 14, 2006 on Mt. Everest, the world exploded with controversy. Why was he left on the mountain to die? There are many different opinions, yet his mother does not blame other climbers. Did David Sharp set himself up for failure from the beginning?
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All About Tenzing Norgay
Today is the 36th year since Tenzing Norgay's passing on May 9, 1986. Norgay and Hillary were the first people to summit Mt. Everest on May 29, 1953. Learn more about Norgay's life and achievements.
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Sir Edmund Hillary
Hillary and Norgay were the first mountaineers to summit Mt. Everett on May 29, 1953. This week's episode is all about Sir Edmund Hillary and his life. Ed Hilary was known for his mountaineering and his philanthropy.
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Everest 2015 Disaster: Avalanche at Base Camp
In 2015, a major earthquake hit Nepal, causing an unexpected avalanche it base camp. There were 24 fatalities, making April 25 2015 the deadliest day on Everest. This episode also includes current updates for this season.
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Kids Special: Kids Climb Everest
The youngest people to climb Mt. Everest were just 13 years old at the time. We talk about why young people want to climb Everest, and the pros and cons.
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2014 Everest Disaster
2014, at the time, was the most fatal day on Mt. Everest. 16 people died in the Khumbu Icefall, all of them Sherpas. This highlighted how Sherpas are exploited and underpaid. It started a lot of conversations, and also controversy.
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Everest 2022 Spring Update
This spring there are a few climbers that you need to watch, including a few firsts and record attempts.
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Interview With Bear Grills: Adventurer and Explorer
Just as his life-long dream was to summit Mt. Everest, mine was to meet Bear Grylls. We talk about Everest and some of his current projects. Join me for this fun episode, including current Everest updates.
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The Yeti of the Himalayas
Do yetis exist? You tell me. There is lots of evidence that the yeti, also known as the abominable snowman, is real. No one has proved 100% if he's real or not. Accounts go back to as early as the 1800s.
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The Women of Mount Everest
608 women have summited Mt. Everest, which is about 10% of all summits, as of March 2021. This month is National Women's History Month in the U.S. and March 8th is International Women's Day. Because we are celebrating women, this podcast episode is about the achievements and accomplishments of women on Mt. Everest.
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George Mallory Part 2: Final Expedition, Death and Discovery
Mallory and Irvine attempted to summit Mount Everest but perished on the mountain. Mallory's body was discovered in 1999. However, Irvine's body has never been found. Do you think it's possible that they actually reached the summit?
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All About George Mallory Part 1: Before the Final Everest Attempt
A person's history tells us so much about who they are. This episode is about Mallory's life and everything up until his final Everest attempt. This is part one of a two-part podcast episode. Part 2 will be about the final ascent, death, and clues to Everest's biggest mystery.
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The Problems and Some Controversies on Mt. Everest
Though Mt. Everest is an amazing place, there is an ugly side to it. There are many problems on the mountain, caused by the hundreds who attempt to summit it every year. Trash, human waste, climate change, theft, and a whole lot more. People are doing what they can but it's still not enough.
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1996 Everest Deaths Part 2
Do you know who Green Boots is? This week's episode is about the deaths on the North side of Everest during 1996. I do think some of the deaths over the whole season could have been prevented. You'll hear the words "death" and "controversy" again and again.
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1996 Everest Deaths Part 1
At the time, 1996 was the deadliest year on Mt. Everest, with the deadliest day. So many people died that year. There are several reasons why there were so many deaths that year, including inexperience and severe weather. This episode covers the deaths on the South side and part 2 will cover the North side. Often the deadliest day is referred to as the 1996 Everest Disaster.
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Are There Dead Bodies on Mt. Everest?
There are over 200 dead bodies left on Mt. Everest. It is the world's largest open-air graveyard. It is difficult and dangerous to remove dead bodies, so many are left where they lay. In this episode, I discuss some of the more "famous" deceased climbers, who remain on the world's highest mountain for all eternity. Over 300 people have died on Mount Everest. You can check out the
18 Facts About Mount Everest
For the first episode, I thought a good starting point would be to talk about some of the interesting facts about Mt. Everest and answers to some of the more popular questions asked. Several of these facts will be covered more thoroughly in future episodes. I hope you are as intrigued by Everest as I am. You can check out the show notes at https://mamabearoutdoors.com/all-about-everest-podcast and
