How Andy Harris died a Mysterious death on Everest in 1996?

Today we are about to dive into the tragic story of Andy Harris whose unwavering willingness to aid others, ultimately led to his early demise on Everest in 1996. Andy Harris was a respected mountain guide from New Zealand. During the 1996 Mount Everest disaster, he found himself in a tragic situation on the mountain.
Despite the possibility of his survival, he made the decision to go back and help Rob Hall and Doug Hansen who were in trouble high on the mountain. Maybe he could have survived had he not gone back to find his colleagues on that fateful day. It was his helpful nature that eventually led to his untimely death on Everest. Nobody ever saw saw him again.
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[@DianeHasHopeInChrist]

Beautifully done video!!❤ Too many people have forgotten about Andy Harris. Thank you so much for paying respect to Mr. Harris! God bless you!🤗💗✝️

[@epicadventurearchives]

Thank you too!

[@jameswillett2403]

What God? The one that convinced him to climb as high as planes fly?

[@suestaley844]

I've come to the conclusion after reading Boukreev's The Climb and Gammelgaard's Climbing High that no one should take Krakauer's account too seriously. Krakauer basically did his own climb, moving fast, didn't help with fixing ropes as claimed, blamed Pittman for slowing the climb down when she didn't, and blamed Harris for his own stupid decision not to wait at the south summit for his third bottle of O2, which is what actually slowed his team down, and then ran out of Os at the top of the step. Andy was the only climber to try and rescue Hansen and Hall, and paid with his life. That puts him in the hero column, in my opinion. Harris' jacket was found near Hall's body when it was located by the Imax team. Rob said Andy was with him the night before on day 2, so Krakauer's story of Harris walking off the mountain near the huddle was pure fiction. Krakauer wasn't even with the huddle group, having made camp 4 with Boukreev.

[@onecatz9148]

Thank you for narrating and giving voice to an amazing soul that was sadly lost but remembered by the entire world because of beautiful souls like YOU, keeping his memory, journey, passions alive! One love and blessings to you, all, everything and everyone! LOVE TO ALL OLE One Catz

[@nkandukataya2813]

Big fan of your channel! Much love from Lusaka, Zambia, a very very flat and warm part of the world. Your videos allow me to escape and dream of exotic and distant places. Keep up the great work.

[@epicadventurearchives]

Thanks for watching.

[@marilee3566]

Thank you for this informative and well done video. It was good to learn more about Andy Harris. Keep up the good work!

[@epicadventurearchives]

Glad it was helpful!

[@vindictivetiger]

Krakouer's failure to act played a huge part in more than one climber's demise--when Anatoli asked him to join him to rescue Hall's clients, he told him no---then turned around and tried to blame the whole debacle on him. He's a menace to mountaineering,

[@chelseataylor5244]

Great video! I learned a lot about him and his background I never knew! Thanks for all the hard work and research!!

[@MADDLADO1]

Thank you for your great channel, and your time making this educational

[@dtrapbai9030]

So sad. I just don't understand the mountains calling.

[@GeneticDrifter]

Was multiple heroic actions during the event. But Andy's stood out for me. I really feel for Andy and the awful position he was put in.

[@nolasaintsfan]

These high altitude climbers live a life closely resembling that of the person that shoots up Fentanyl…. It’s only a matter of time before fate catches them..

[@littlehussainclimber1]

Amazing video

[@roryryan2933]

Excellent. Well researched, clear, informative. Thank you

[@principecaprincipeca2243]

Harris had high altitude sickness sings already when Krakauer met him descending. And it would still be hours stll Hansen made hos summit So no, I don't believe he would have made it anyway. He should hade started descending at latest when he met Krakauer, who was also started to react from the lack if oxygen and was hallucinating.

[@ChristianHeid7]

Looking at this from a guide perspective. Both Harris and Hall died while doing their outmost to safe one of their client. Some would say that is foolish and they should have just left Hansen. They might even have saved someone else later during the night when they got further down. I doubt this would have been the case since first off - Rob Hall knew he had made some bad calls that afternoon and would have to live with it for the rest of his life. Hansen on the other hand had to make a choice and we simply do not know how rational he was at the time. I did already read alot about different versions of the 1996 Everest disaster. It's important to remember that many can not tell their version. Others are not interested in telling it. But even those that did might not recall the actual happenings on that day in the bad conditions and oxygen deprivation.

[@DianeHasHopeInChrist]

As an ER/ICU/Trauma Nurse, I can tell you that Doug Hansen was on a one-way ascent to Everest. Reason: Doug Hansen was suffering from terminal cancer, was divorced, burned out on life, was a loner with no real family, and extremely depressed. He had also failed at Everest Summit twice before. Thus, Doug Hansen didn't care if he died on Everest, as dying on top of Everest was his ultimate plan, anyway. Sadly, he took Rob Hall with him by pleading with Rob to not leave him.... Doug, selfishly, didn't want to "die alone," as many end-stage cancer patients don't want to be alone when they die, either. It is human nature to want to be surrounded by family and friends, feeling loved, as we die. The "circle of life" as it is said. Unfortunately, Doug Hansen had lied to Rob Hall about his health. Rob already knew that Doug Hansen had already been through several rounds of chemo in the past, which was why Hansen could never summit Everest as he wasn't strong enough. Rob Hall allowed Doug Hansen to attempt his 3rd try in 1996 after Rob required a doctor's letter stating Hansen was cleared to try and summit Everest. The deal was that this 3rd attempt would be the limit for Rob allowing Hansen to try, as that was the ethical business rules & protocols of Rob's business. The doctor/Oncologist that cleared Doug Hansen to go to Everest, had been lied to by Hansen, as Hansen said he wanted to take a Sabbatical just to Base Camp. Doug Hansen had stopped taking chemo, as he finally gave up. Hansen got his affairs in order, moved all his belongings into a storage unit, left letters with his attorney, said his final goodbyes to co-workers at his post office, maxxed out all his credit cards, closed all bank accounts......savings & checking, etc. It was found that Doug Hansen had only purchased a one-way plane ticket. Doug Hansen KNEW that Rob Hall was a kind, decent, caring, and honorable man...... he knew that Rob would do everything in his power to get him to the top of Everest and that Rob would never leave him to face death alone. Thing was......Doug Hansen did not know that a fast moving, huge storm was moving in onto Everest from the coast of India. Rob Hall & Scott Fisher knew about the storm, yet didn't know just how fast that storm was moving. Nor did they know how much "low barometric pressure" precipitation that storm was bringing in with it. All these factors culminated to create this tragic disaster. God bless all those who died on Everest in 1996. And may the Lord hold close those who altruistically died while saving others.❤

[@dazzlingurbanite9268]

You used alot of great photos that I have never seen before. Thanks👍

[@epicadventurearchives]

Glad you like them!

[@principecaprincipeca2243]

I will never understand why Rob Hall committed su1c1de. He had a pregnant wife waiting at home and just weeks from thu childs birth. Hansen had never a chance. They should have forced him to turn back or leave him. He had no close family waiting for him (meaning no family responsibility) and was ready to d1e for Everest. Je just gave up when he summoted. Robs situation was different. He yad summited Everest multiple times and had every reason to live. I will never understand Hall. He had several other clients to take gare you of. He had even mad Beck swear he would wait for him and it nearly k1lled him. He knew Harris was waiting for him and he got him k1lled as well. Hall was veri irresponsible.

[@ckerspilo]

Hall told Beck to go back with the first ones coming down if his sight didn't come back. He never told Beck to wait just for him

[@DianeHasHopeInChrist]

As an ER/ICU/Trauma Nurse, I can tell you that Doug Hansen was on a one-way ascent to Everest. Reason: Doug Hansen was suffering from terminal cancer, was divorced, burned out on life, was a loner with no real family, and extremely depressed. He had also failed at Everest Summit twice before. Thus, Doug Hansen didn't care if he died on Everest, as dying on top of Everest was his ultimate plan, anyway. Sadly, he took Rob Hall with him by pleading with Rob to not leave him.... Doug, selfishly, didn't want to "die alone," as many end-stage cancer patients don't want to be alone when they die, either. It is human nature to want to be surrounded by family and friends, feeling loved, as we die. The "circle of life" as it is said. Unfortunately, Doug Hansen had lied to Rob Hall about his health. Rob already knew that Doug Hansen had already been through several rounds of chemo in the past, which was why Hansen could never summit Everest as he wasn't strong enough. Rob Hall allowed Doug Hansen to attempt his 3rd try in 1996 after Rob required a doctor's letter stating Hansen was cleared to try and summit Everest. The deal was that this 3rd attempt would be the limit for Rob allowing Hansen to try, as that was the ethical business rules & protocols of Rob's business. The doctor/Oncologist that cleared Doug Hansen to go to Everest, had been lied to by Hansen, as Hansen said he wanted to take a Sabbatical just to Base Camp. Doug Hansen had stopped taking chemo, as he finally gave up. Hansen got his affairs in order, moved all his belongings into a storage unit, left letters with his attorney, said his final goodbyes to co-workers at his post office, maxxed out all his credit cards, closed all bank accounts......savings & checking, etc. It was found that Doug Hansen had only purchased a one-way plane ticket. Doug Hansen KNEW that Rob Hall was a kind, decent, caring, and honorable man...... he knew that Rob would do everything in his power to get him to the top of Everest and that Rob would never leave him to face death alone. Thing was......Doug Hansen did not know that a fast moving, huge storm was moving in onto Everest from the coast of India. Rob Hall & Scott Fisher knew about the storm, yet didn't know just how fast that storm was moving. Nor did they know how much "low barometric pressure" precipitation that storm was bringing in with it. All these factors culminated to create this tragic disaster. God bless all those who died on Everest in 1996. And may the Lord hold close those who altruistically died while saving others.❤

[@shanehopke8966]

Rip, legend.

[@anniehills3580]

If Krakaou is guilty, there are others guilty. Why didnt anyone force them all to turn around thhat were struggling that day...😢😢

[@GR-bn3xj]

This is why they leave them behind now.

[@davemacleod9623]

Good effort of facts...

[@kimthreadgold2755]

Hall should have not allowed his client to to reach top so late and not enough oxogen. I wish they would have clients meet a deadline to turn back. The selfish client Hall waited for died anyway, and two famous climbers died as well.

[@paulgrey8028]

Several hours into the climb on summit day, Hanson stepped out of the line saying that he didn't feel well and wanted to descend. When Hall caught up to him, he must have urged him to continue because Hanson got back into line and continued climbing. Before the summit attempt, Hall had repeatedly told his team how a turnaround time was imperative. Either 1pm or 2pm depending on the snow conditions on the day. In 1995, when Hall turned everyone around after reaching the South Summit, Hanson collapsed and had to be dragged back down to the South Col. That's what makes it all the more perplexing that Hall did not turn Hanson around when he was obviously struggling, using the last of his reserves to summit.

[@dana102083]

​@paulgrey8028 yeah..I think it was the journalists that came and wanting to remain competitive with mountain madness..that I believe was the catalyst. That and having altitude sickness himself as it seems off from his normal actions.

[@leapinglaura7343]

I don't see how committing suicide is an act of bravery.

[@DianeHasHopeInChrist]

As an ER/ICU/Trauma Nurse, I can tell you that Doug Hansen was on a one-way ascent to Everest. Reason: Doug Hansen was suffering from terminal cancer, was divorced, burned out on life, was a loner with no real family, and extremely depressed. He had also failed at Everest Summit twice before. Thus, Doug Hansen didn't care if he died on Everest, as dying on top of Everest was his ultimate plan, anyway. Sadly, he took Rob Hall with him by pleading with Rob to not leave him.... Doug, selfishly, didn't want to "die alone," as many end-stage cancer patients don't want to be alone when they die, either. It is human nature to want to be surrounded by family and friends, feeling loved, as we die. The "circle of life" as it is said. Unfortunately, Doug Hansen had lied to Rob Hall about his health. Rob already knew that Doug Hansen had already been through several rounds of chemo in the past, which was why Hansen could never summit Everest as he wasn't strong enough. Rob Hall allowed Doug Hansen to attempt his 3rd try in 1996 after Rob required a doctor's letter stating Hansen was cleared to try and summit Everest. The deal was that this 3rd attempt would be the limit for Rob allowing Hansen to try, as that was the ethical business rules & protocols of Rob's business. The doctor/Oncologist that cleared Doug Hansen to go to Everest, had been lied to by Hansen, as Hansen said he wanted to take a Sabbatical just to Base Camp. Doug Hansen had stopped taking chemo, as he finally gave up. Hansen got his affairs in order, moved all his belongings into a storage unit, left letters with his attorney, said his final goodbyes to co-workers at his post office, maxxed out all his credit cards, closed all bank accounts...... savings & checking, etc. It was found that Doug Hansen had only purchased a one-way plane ticket. Doug Hansen KNEW that Rob Hall was a kind, decent, caring, and honorable man...... he knew that Rob would do everything in his power to get him to the top of Everest and that Rob would never leave him to face death alone. Thing was......Doug Hansen did not know that a fast moving, huge storm was moving in onto Everest from the coast of India. Rob Hall & Scott Fisher knew about the storm, yet didn't know just how fast that storm was moving. Nor did they know how much "low barometric pressure" precipitation that storm was bringing in with it. All these factors culminated to create this tragic disaster. God bless all those who died on Everest in 1996. And may the Lord hold close those who altruistically died while saving others.❤

[@DianeHasHopeInChrist]

As an ER/ICU/Trauma Nurse, I can tell you that Doug Hansen was on a one-way ascent to Everest. Reason: Doug Hansen was suffering from terminal cancer, was divorced, burned out on life, was a loner with no real family, and extremely depressed. He had also failed at Everest Summit twice before. Thus, Doug Hansen didn't care if he died on Everest, as dying on top of Everest was his ultimate plan, anyway. Sadly, he took Rob Hall with him by pleading with Rob to not leave him.... Doug, selfishly, didn't want to "die alone," as many end-stage cancer patients don't want to be alone when they die, either. It is human nature to want to be surrounded by family and friends, feeling loved, as we die. The "circle of life" as it is said. Unfortunately, Doug Hansen had lied to Rob Hall about his health. Rob already knew that Doug Hansen had already been through several rounds of chemo in the past, which was why Hansen could never summit Everest as he wasn't strong enough. Rob Hall allowed Doug Hansen to attempt his 3rd try in 1996 after Rob required a doctor's letter stating Hansen was cleared to try and summit Everest. The deal was that this 3rd attempt would be the limit for Rob allowing Hansen to try, as that was the ethical business rules & protocols of Rob's business. The doctor/Oncologist that cleared Doug Hansen to go to Everest, had been lied to by Hansen, as Hansen said he wanted to take a Sabbatical just to Base Camp. Doug Hansen had stopped taking chemo, as he finally gave up. Hansen got his affairs in order, moved all his belongings into a storage unit, left letters with his attorney, said his final goodbyes to co-workers at his post office, maxxed out all his credit cards, closed all bank accounts......savings & checking, etc. It was found that Doug Hansen had only purchased a one-way plane ticket. Doug Hansen KNEW that Rob Hall was a kind, decent, caring, and honorable man...... he knew that Rob would do everything in his power to get him to the top of Everest and that Rob would never leave him to face death alone. Thing was......Doug Hansen did not know that a fast moving, huge storm was moving in onto Everest from the coast of India. Rob Hall & Scott Fisher knew about the storm, yet didn't know just how fast that storm was moving. Nor did they know how much "low barometric pressure" precipitation that storm was bringing in with it. All these factors culminated to create this tragic disaster. God bless all those who died on Everest in 1996. And may the Lord hold close those who altruistically died while saving others.❤

[@dks13827]

No, he did it. He could have gone back down. Same as Beck Weathers. Go down. Turn around.

[@peterguirguess853]

Mount Tourist

[@matthewwright3930]

Killed by Doug Hansen

[@DianeHasHopeInChrist]

As an ER/ICU/Trauma Nurse, I can tell you that Doug Hansen was on a one-way ascent to Everest. Reason: Doug Hansen was suffering from terminal cancer, was divorced, burned out on life, was a loner with no real family, and extremely depressed. He had also failed at Everest Summit twice before. Thus, Doug Hansen didn't care if he died on Everest, as dying on top of Everest was his ultimate plan, anyway. Sadly, he took Rob Hall with him by pleading with Rob to not leave him.... Doug, selfishly, didn't want to "die alone," as many end-stage cancer patients don't want to be alone when they die, either. It is human nature to want to be surrounded by family and friends, feeling loved, as we die. The "circle of life" as it is said. Unfortunately, Doug Hansen had lied to Rob Hall about his health. Rob already knew that Doug Hansen had already been through several rounds of chemo in the past, which was why Hansen could never summit Everest as he wasn't strong enough. Rob Hall allowed Doug Hansen to attempt his 3rd try in 1996 after Rob required a doctor's letter stating Hansen was cleared to try and summit Everest. The deal was that this 3rd attempt would be the limit for Rob allowing Hansen to try, as that was the ethical business rules & protocols of Rob's business. The doctor/Oncologist that cleared Doug Hansen to go to Everest, had been lied to by Hansen, as Hansen said he wanted to take a Sabbatical just to Base Camp. Doug Hansen had stopped taking chemo, as he finally gave up. Hansen got his affairs in order, moved all his belongings into a storage unit, left letters with his attorney, said his final goodbyes to co-workers at his post office, maxxed out all his credit cards, closed all bank accounts...... savings & checking, etc. It was found that Doug Hansen had only purchased a one-way plane ticket. Doug Hansen KNEW that Rob Hall was a kind, decent, caring, and honorable man...... he knew that Rob would do everything in his power to get him to the top of Everest and that Rob would never leave him to face death alone. Thing was......Doug Hansen did not know that a fast moving, huge storm was moving in onto Everest from the coast of India. Rob Hall & Scott Fisher knew about the storm, yet didn't know just how fast that storm was moving. Nor did they know how much "low barometric pressure" precipitation that storm was bringing in with it. All these factors culminated to create this tragic disaster. God bless all those who died on Everest in 1996. And may the Lord hold close those who altruistically died while saving others.❤

[@matthewwright3930]

Krak had nothing to do with Andy’s death!!

[@jameswillett2403]

Seriously? The mountain was minding its own business. He forfeit his life as soon as he entered the death zone despite what common sense dictates.

[@cowboy6591]

I know he's speaking English but I still can't understand more then half of what he is saying.

[@TheMisterMarilyn]

Did you really need to read out all those names, especially at that point (at the start of the video). I hope the rest of the video won’t have any interruptions of several minutes in the middle of the rest of the video…

[@dana102083]

Did you really need to make a long comment on that too?

[@DianeHasHopeInChrist]

Reeaallllyyyy? That ridiculously negative criticism has proven just how insecure about one's own abilities truly are. Actually, many viewers like that kind of thorough information, as they may not have known it beforehand...'eh?😊

[@achitophel5852]

Sorry. Anyone putting themselves deliberately in lethal harm's way, as all high altitude mountaineers do, just cannot attract any sympathy.

[@jimvandeven9732]

He put himself in harms way because he tried to save others mate

[@flowermaze___]

Callous aren’t ya

[@kristenjensen2589]

Liked the post, bu plèase, please work on your accent. It is all right in places but nnearly unintelligible in much of it. I say this with respect.

[@krystlships]

Work on your comprehension.

[@heyitsalannaluv]

His accent is fine, use subtitles if you need to. Im not sure if english is your native language, but i know a lot of people dont have any issues with his accent. In addition, this type of comment comes off rude, its not something that a lot of people can just change like its just super easy. Jusy saying..

[@kristenjensen2589]

My comment was respectful, as I said in it. I am a linguist and a Cambridge certified instructor of English as s second language with twenty five years of experience. As well as English being my mother tongue, I speak six other languages including three dialects of Arabic. It was my suggestion that this good gentleman strive to clarify his accent if he intends to be a KZbin reader. There are many simple ways to do so; including KZbin videos that are free. Within the world of English instruction there are specializations in teaching pronunciation and accents. It is not my comprehension that is lacking, rather a professional opinion offered in the spirit of of gentle encouragement to boost his succes. He is very fluent, obviously highly educated. Again, with all respect to him.

[@heyitsalannaluv]

@@kristenjensen2589 lol ya sure. But again as someome born and raised in the US hes fine. if you dont see how the your comment is rude im not surprised. In addtion, your previous comment was filled with so many errors its funny you had the audacity to speak on his "accent". Again, his accent is fine and if thats something he decides to work on thats fine but he probably lives in india where thats not necessary. When i go onto someone else's channel i dont tell them what they should do with their accent as that is offensive in my opinion. Maybe you need to check your earphones or your ears because i and many others dont have any issue with his accent..respectfully

[@kristenjensen2589]

Respectfully, I have ms, hence the shaky hands.And since I addressed the gentleman and not you, he is the only one qualified to say whether or not he found it offensive. It's actually none of your business.

[@johnwhite8777]

Everything wrong about that day..a climbers 2nd attempt to summit pressured Hall to get him to the top even though he was way late and tired and proffesional climber who didnt hold to his turn around time rule and another pro climber who gave his life to help them..and thats just..Hall Hannsen and Harris ..lets not for get Scott fisher who was part of the summit teams that day..2 of the best ever 1 up and comming and 1 who should have never. Been on that mountain...

[@principecaprincipeca2243]

The day was not working A day is wat it is. This was all about human errors.

[@DianeHasHopeInChrist]

​@@principecaprincipeca2243 As an ER/ICU/Trauma Nurse, I can tell you that Doug Hansen was on a one-way ascent to Everest. Reason: Doug Hansen was suffering from terminal cancer, was divorced, burned out on life, was a loner with no real family, and extremely depressed. He had also failed at Everest Summit twice before. Thus, Doug Hansen didn't care if he died on Everest, as dying on top of Everest was his ultimate plan, anyway. Sadly, he took Rob Hall with him by pleading with Rob to not leave him.... Doug, selfishly, didn't want to "die alone," as many end-stage cancer patients don't want to be alone when they die, either. It is human nature to want to be surrounded by family and friends, feeling loved, as we die. The "circle of life" as it is said. Unfortunately, Doug Hansen had lied to Rob Hall about his health. Rob already knew that Doug Hansen had already been through several rounds of chemo in the past, which was why Hansen could never summit Everest as he wasn't strong enough. Rob Hall allowed Doug Hansen to attempt his 3rd try in 1996 after Rob required a doctor's letter stating Hansen was cleared to try and summit Everest. The deal was that this 3rd attempt would be the limit for Rob allowing Hansen to try, as that was the ethical business rules & protocols of Rob's business. The doctor/Oncologist that cleared Doug Hansen to go to Everest, had been lied to by Hansen, as Hansen said he wanted to take a Sabbatical just to Base Camp. Doug Hansen had stopped taking chemo, as he finally gave up. Hansen got his affairs in order, moved all his belongings into a storage unit, left letters with his attorney, said his final goodbyes to co-workers at his post office, maxxed out all his credit cards, closed all bank accounts......savings & checking, etc. It was found that Doug Hansen had only purchased a one-way plane ticket. Doug Hansen KNEW that Rob Hall was a kind, decent, caring, and honorable man...... he knew that Rob would do everything in his power to get him to the top of Everest and that Rob would never leave him to face death alone. Thing was......Doug Hansen did not know that a fast moving, huge storm was moving in onto Everest from the coast of India. Rob Hall & Scott Fisher knew about the storm, yet didn't know just how fast that storm was moving. Nor did they know how much "low barometric pressure" precipitation that storm was bringing in with it. All these factors culminated to create this tragic disaster. God bless all those who died on Everest in 1996. And may the Lord hold close those who altruistically died while saving others.❤