Mountaineering Gone Wrong Marathon #3

[@ursulasoames8602]

As an avid mountaineer I totally enjoy and appreciate this channel ! Am 75 and it’s extremely informative and enjoyable when under the safety of my duvet late at night 👍😝

[@beverlyrhame3692]

🤣🤣🤣🤣♥️I can feel the comfort 🤣🤣

[@FactCascade]

Love this comment!

[@kch7051]

I've devoured Mountaineering content the last 3 years or so, but i have never even heard of Babu. The whole world should know what this guy accomplished. Dude was an absolute titan up there on those 8,000 meter peaks.

[@TerrorTwin]

Couldn’t agree more!

[@luisaharkey4046]

this really counts for all the Sherpas in the Himalayas and probably native help in other mountain ranges, they do not get the recognition they deserve

[@sendthis9480]

@@luisaharkey4046 That’s not true at all. Sherpa get TONS of recognition and are treated like rockstars on and off the mountain. The average Sherpa is paid around 4.5 x the average yearly Nepali salary…in just 3 months. Making blanket “Sherpa don’t get enough respect” comments only shows you’re new to climbing videos. Watch more than one or two docs…then see what you think.

[@truthsocialmedia]

Babu, his name evokes bad assery.

[@GodLovesYou1624]

@@sendthis9480 I was going to say. Sherpas get cocaine and vagina parties on the reg

[@DazedInfoSeeker]

RIP Babu. He sounded like such an interesting guy.

[@Justicia007]

Amazing climber

[@darrellhicks360]

Babu is a national treasure and hero

[@pr0blumz]

Arrogant guy*

[@jezackr3500]

Goddamn, Babu's story got to me. What an amazing guy. Tho the "List of People Who Achieved The Same" had me laughing xD

[@jacquelinemanzano9328]

Thank you for sharing these tragic events. You have covered many dangerous sports on your channel. The closest I will ever come to Mountain climbing is viewing it on you tube.

[@TerrorTwin]

Thank you for watching!

[@myrnawashington9057]

Sherpas to me are the ones that make Mountain climbing possible for alot of people. They carry all the heavy gear and equipment, some even lead the way and set up ladders and climbing ropes. I've also read where some expedition climbing outfits cheat them out of money, I think it's better for them now. The better sherpa you are and have a outstanding reputation is when these guys make the most money. Before social media, I always wondered who were the people carrying all the heavy stuff with the climbers. Such a dangerous way to make a living to support a family. Truly brave men, to do those dangerous climbs repeatedly. Mountain desaster stories are sad, especially hearing about dead body's along the trail or hanging off the side of a mountain. Can't imagine climbing up again years later and seeing the exposed body of someone I knew.

[@sethwiley7839]

Without money brought in by the other people then Sherpas would still be unknown. Not able to purchase appropriate gear or fund going up and down. The true mountaineers don’t used fixed ropes and travel alone. Solo climbers are the true real deal. Being able to go up alone with no outside help, communication or having people help lab your trip. You must haven’t read any books and rely your facts on Everest and youtubers.

[@ElfInTheFlowers]

@@sethwiley7839 what is your point even? This feels like a passive aggressive dig at the Sherpa community and highlighting the worst of narcissistic trends in some climbers. Sure the Everest is overclimbed and extra touristy (so many many problems), but the gatekeeping attitude of it's done either alone or it doesn't count gets people killed and never found again.

[@DavidHernandez-oz4me]

I love these mountain series, they inspire me to do some mountain hiking under 5k meters for safety reasons

[@kch7051]

They are inspiring no doubt. They also usually all end in death, regardless of any prior personal best's.

[@iyshafinneran3335]

I'm inspired to stay under 5m...

[@Westlakegal1]

I'd reply, but I'm acclimating to go upstairs tomorrow.

[@lornesabo7306]

Thank you for sharing these tragic events. Im always amazed at the challenges taken by mountaineers and the events that lead to their death. The Babu story was such a terrible tragedy for someone with so much experience, my thoughts go out to his family and their loss. I always appreciate the mountaineering events you share, thank you.

[@TerrorTwin]

Thank you for the kind words!

[@sethwiley7839]

It proves it doesn’t matter who you are, mountains don’t care. One slip, one mistake and it can be over for even the best.

[@palmtrees2420]

Ah yes, finally a mountaineering video with a human narrator and not a computerized one. Also the video is very well done. Subbed.

[@TerrorTwin]

Thank you!

[@mybleachhouse]

Have you heard what the new chat bots are capable of? They can replicate any voice on earth with perfection.

[@admwadenx]

​@@mybleachhouseYeah, but that human element is powerful...for humans.

[@svirgo1224]

@@TerrorTwinno seriously great voice. I’ve been trying to figure out if it’s AI 😂 wow amazing voice. Do you practice? How is it so perfect.

[@kathleenthomas1971]

i think i was a mountaineer in another life!! lol. i am mesmerized by the tales, the good bad and ugly. I am a 66 yr old woman now, so no chance of ever trying it. this is the next best thing, safe in my recliner, warm and snug

[@jesusisking8502]

The oldest Woman to climb Everest was 80 I think. You got 10 years to get in shape. :)

[@sethwiley7839]

Try a book with real facts

[@LyonsM]

Wow, these stories are just heartbreaking. May they RIP!!

[@Nayukuo]

The story with Steve brings a great deal of perspective to the tragedy Michael Groom would later be involved in in 1996 where he was criticized for not double checking if a team member was alive after he appeared dead. I believe Michael said something along the lines of "I've seen enough dead bodies, I didn't want to see any more" - hearing this story really makes you understand how somebody would develop such a mindset and makes me far less critical of his actions honestly.

[@sethwiley7839]

Yet you never read Sheer Will or even know it existed. Going off of KZbinrs facts isn’t trustworthy. Read books, watch old climbing movie about Everest and so on.

[@FlumpW0bbler]

Love these marathons, thanks my guy!

[@luciac.419]

Thank you for Babu's story I hope people donate to his school so that the school can be built & maintained

[@sethwiley7839]

It always will be. By foreigners who climb Everest.

[@aprilkane]

lol the guy shoveling snow at 2:37 is so random

[@zacharywatson1916]

as always i enjoy your stories, looking forward to see what you cover next. Cheers

[@TerrorTwin]

Thank you!

[@NicoleStevensHays11x]

The nepalese Sherpas have different mitochondria and oxygenation dynamics. Watch mission possible 14 mountains in 7 months or whatever with Nims and look at the exercise graph while he’s exercising on low O2, then read the literature on pubmed.

[@themediterraneanguy]

Asia is the best to have fun, enjoy and explore. Adventure never ends, so keep going lionheart. I love watching all these people accomplish something amazing. The scenery is just breathtaking

[@booboomagoo1305]

I can barely summit my stairs ....I can't even imagine this.

[@markwebster5749]

Sherpas are like super hero’s thanks for the video R.I.P 🇬🇷

[@sethwiley7839]

If they were superhero’s there wouldn’t be as many dead on Everest. All Sherpas don’t want to be Sherpas but in fact or non developed areas give the only way to make real money is being a Sherpa.

[@Kunfucious577]

I wonder if babu is a household name for mountaineers. The guy is obviously the greatest of all time.

[@keile513]

Rob Hall😢 Ultimately dying on Everest. He was truly a brilliant climber. One of the greatest ever.

[@poutinedream5066]

Crazy right? Ulie Stech too. I suspect anyone who sniffs about Everest being a tourist hike has never tried it themselves.

[@Mt.Everest.]

Rob Hall wasn't the greatest ever. If he was so great why did he agree guide someone that was never going to get to the summit ever? and he agreed knowing this and with a pregnant wife at home waiting for him to return. No it's greed is all

[@Dressagevids]

He was a great climber but a crap team leader, his poor decisions cost lives all for greed and fame@@Mt.Everest.

[@sethwiley7839]

A brilliant climber would have never let Doug go up after turn around time was passed. If he was the greatest ever then he wouldn’t have died by making a rookie mistake. He cared more about helping his friend to the summit of Everest then going home to his wife and soon to be born daughter. No one who’s died on the mountain and left families, kids behind then they don’t deserve this praise. A real hero is a mountain climber who turns around when no others would to be able to raise their kid.

[@kettlecat1572]

Love your videos, your voice sounds as if kermit the frog was really into mountain disasters. Truly unique.

[@jaylan9162]

He luv all comment but urs. Kermit isn't bad... edit: but the more I listen, the more I hear it =)

[@cruisepaige]

And we mean this in the most complimentary way!!!

[@dorianadesanto4158]

That complete list was so good!

[@ellamaeloftus3493]

Truly respect mountaineering as an avid hiker and boulder climber. Also grateful for my optimal level has never been as high as these mountaineers. The question is the risks of these dangerous climbs accept the potential death or if knowledge and training are clouded by arrogance.

[@deshb22]

RIP STEVE

[@corkycobon1481]

Babu Chiri Sherpa......the man was simply a BEAST.

[@sethwiley7839]

And yet Everest won

[@TopTierHATERCharlie9ines]

Another BANGER. You NEVER disappoint. Your a LEGEND in your own right. Thanks for all the content and a special thanks for the way you deliver it. ❤

[@TerrorTwin]

You are way too kind, thank you so much!

[@MattttG3]

New sub brother, well done. Babu story I haven’t heard before so thank you for that one

[@TerrorTwin]

Thank you!

[@froglevelfilms]

I started watching vids like this to desensitize myself to the crazy adventures my son would frequently take. It helped a great deal until my 40 yo son climbed to the 1st basecamp on Everest this summer. It was not the climb, it was that he informed me afterward of his intention to take mountaineering classes. Isn't he a little old to start now??? I can feel my hair turning white.

[@goddammitalana]

No not necessarily. If he's in decent shape he shouldn't have any issues taking classes. You should be happy he's being smart and taking classes to learn proper technique rather than just going straight for a summit with no experience like many others do.

[@VaughnLower]

He is a grown man. Let him live. Your hair is already white!

[@mgm8822]

@@goddammitalanaHitting forty is an absolute risk factor. I am 41 and was physically active my whole life, running, weight lifting, bicycle rowing and other exercise for cardio. I’m strong and my cardio is possibly better than it’s ever been, but I wouldn’t trust my joints on a mountain.

[@sethwiley7839]

You have no loved ones

[@kekaeva750]

@@VaughnLower🤦🏻‍♀️

[@nickreed3031]

Mountain stories are my favorite

[@sethwiley7839]

That’s what they are when told by KZbinrs, stories not the truth. Somehow KZbinrs talk to people to see what they were thinking right before death. These stories are a terrible versions of what mountain climbing is.

[@nickreed3031]

@@sethwiley7839 not true

[@cruisepaige]

Love these videos, and especially your narration.

[@TerrorTwin]

Thank you!

[@clara4942]

Thanks for giving us stories from different nationalities and countries (other than Europeans and Americans). Nepalese, Indian, Pakistan etc climber stories are really interesting, and I’m so many ways, even more remarkable feats of mountaineering.

[@sethwiley7839]

How about not get all your stories by KZbinrs.

[@lolly_golightly]

⁠​⁠@@sethwiley7839 there is no inherent superiority in stories printed on paper vs those presented in video format, of course. One has to use critical thinking skills to determine what to accept as a decent resource no matter the media. I applaud anyone seeking tales of real life human experiences above fictional creations in general these days, don’t you agree?

[@stellapivovarova5625]

Your videos are great. You’re a wonderful narrator.

[@justlolit]

Dispite listening to all theses disasters I want to do mountaining not at a high level! but there are lessons from stories i can apply to myslef.

[@norffstudios]

This retelling of mountaineering tragedies is a poignant reminder of the risks and dangers that come with scaling some of the world's highest peaks. While the stories are heartbreaking, they serve as a tribute to the courage and determination of these climbers. I talk about art and culture on my channel and I truly believe this is an art form as well, but this indeed was a truly captivating story.

[@sethwiley7839]

How about stories that these mountaineers families who had to survive without them.

[@keile513]

Mountaineers will all tell you that climbing Sherpa’s are the greatest athletes on earth.

[@goddammitalana]

It's kinda a rigged game though since they have a significant natural advantage due to their ethnicity/biological adaption.

[@davidpeters3857]

Excellent content as usual

[@laurabell48]

Thank you for bringing us these stories 🥀

[@Violaphobia]

This one has some real tragedies. Dying just because you walked PAST your camp? That’s rough

[@kyledamron]

This is so frightening this why I won't do anything like this

[@kylebarcomb6192]

Sad but good stories sorry for the families

[@LyndaHarris-cj1vm]

Yeah it’s just Babu !! 😳👍😎

[@pamandrade6376]

currently playing legend of zelda right now! ❤❤❤

[@Dovietail]

When GROUPS are in line to summit a mountain, that's the mountaineering equivalent of a fashion trend showing up in Walmart. It's over. It's passed over. Go home and find another challenge.

[@macgeek2004]

Why are fashion trends over when they show up in Walmart? What kind of classist, elitist bulls@#$ is this?

[@macgeek2004]

Furthermore, how does many people being interested in completing a challenge negate the difficulty or accomplishment of completing that challenge? If anything, I would argue that *hiring Sherpas* negates the accomplishment of the challenge, not the fact they many people wish to take the challenge... Again, sounds like some elitest bulls@#$.

[@michellekurtiscole9407]

I cant imagine why anyone would want to do this? Ridiculous and dangerous standing in line for hours. This isn’t what climbing is supposed to be.

[@Kuillen]

It's still the highest land point on earth. And still quite an accomplishment, but that's no excuse for the overcrowding looking like a Costco line in San Francisco.

[@chrisburn1365]

​@michellekurtiscole9407 do you climb?

[@TG0600]

I can just imagine, you vs the mountain and your mind.

[@Fullchristainname]

Babu is the GOAT.

[@CG-tt9mz]

Came for the mountains, stayed for the music -just so

[@anniehills3580]

BABU WAS A BEAST!!

[@lovesickoyster628]

A tip for next time - use forvo to check name pronunciation . Jože is not a spanish name.

[@taylordw]

Babu was the Barry Bonds of mountaineering

[@vha3742171]

Climbing a mountain is too dangerous in bad weather.

[@kevinbaskovich7973]

Steve Untch was the best friend of my friend and employer Eric Carter. Steve was his best man at Erics wedding. Eric is an Arborist and taught me to climb trees. He is in his 70's and still climbs trees on a daily basis. I am also a member of the Rim of the World rock Climbing Club with another of Steves close friends and his rock climbing partner in Green Valley Lake Ken Kanagan. Ken has put up over 200 first ascents in the San Bernardino Mountains over the last 30 years. I have often heard stories of Steve. I was told he died trying to save a life on K2. It has been a long time since he lost his life on K2 but he is remembered and missed to this day. There is no better way to lose your life then for a cause you believe in or trying to save another life. Nobody knows exactly why he chose to use that rope. Knowing what I do about the death zone and K2. There is a good chance that a bottleneck occurred and he had no choice due to the time it would take for the other mountaineers to clear the ropes for them. Maybe they refused to clear the lines for the injured climber we don't know. You people have no business judging his actions as you were not there.

[@00dc2]

Your rescuing someone down the mountain. Everyone at BC knows what is happening and yet a team sets off to climb the mountain and gets in your way. For me it is difficult to accept and understand how this sort of selfishness as permitted in the mountaineering community.

[@sethwiley7839]

Neither was the person who was telling this story. You act like the KZbinr interviewed him at some point of his life. None of us were their or their for any other these stories. Just because you knew someone, who knew someone, who knew someone’s third cousin talked about him doesn’t make him right because he wasn’t there. See how you story is a story of a person. Get you own life and tell that story.

[@sethwiley7839]

Everest, K2 any mountain who set ropes to get to the top isn’t truly a mountaineer. All you do is listen to a KZbinrs point. If you truly followed real mountaineers Everest from the Nepali side isn’t a reward. If you have to use a rope or bottled oxygen it’s not real mountain climbing. The same would be said for solo mountaineers. No oxygen, no ropes but they still use micro spikes and ice tools to climb. This isn’t true soloing because you’re using tools to help you climb. All mountaineers had a different aspect of the word. Someone who climbs any mountain is a mountaineer. So stop complaining

[@jesusisking8502]

I often hang out on Everest with my friends for "fun"

[@CT5555_]

Hiking past bodies is quite literally the peak of human hubris. Nothing to gain and everything to lose. Mountaineering went from a respectable and extremely dangerous profession, to a tourists extreme sport.

[@hailsatan420]

One does not simply walk to the top of K2

[@emirbenaissa3441]

We have everest for that.

[@Lilybun]

Never thought I'd hear a name of someone I've met in one of these. Gustafsson visited my high school once and talked about his adventures and emphasised how tricky it was to finance the expeditions with corporate sponsors

[@sethwiley7839]

You yeah you and all the other schools he went to. You didn’t meet him, he put guys didn’t have a conversation about life. You saw him, not impressed.Stop using other people’s stories to jump in and be like a met him. You saw him, big difference

[@geoffkelly8167]

​@@sethwiley7839bro are you good

[@jeanimarein317]

Was there no way to make Camp 4 "visible" (a flag pole, lanterns?)

[@Kirovets7011]

Unbelievable that people are climbing i the DEATH ZONE without bottled oxygen!!!

[@rustyogburn1085]

I wonder if the character Babo Fritt is named after him ,,,,RIP

[@Joshmo1234]

It seems to be a recurring theme that most climbers that die are either impatient or have a moment of carelessness, forgetting to respect the mountain.

[@goddammitalana]

Many of those instances of "poor decision making" are caused by altitude sickness & not what the person would have done had they been in their right mind. So don't be so quick to blame them & call them incompetent, reckless or stupid like so many do. As they likely would be thinking the same thing 99% of the time if they saw someone else make those same decisions

[@Joshmo1234]

@@goddammitalana I didn't call anyone incompetent, reckless or stupid. I said, "moment of carelessness" which doesn't mean stupid. People have moments of carelessness all the time, but the difference is having it on the tallest mountain in the world. There isn't much room for mistakes as the videos upon videos of Everest have shown.

[@43nostromo]

Babu! I will help you, Babu! Don't worry!

[@willyD200]

When ego and drive replace skill, wisdom and knowledge you get this channels results. Watch enough of these and you find the real mountineers are foiled by mother natures actionst while the wannabees defeat themselves with poor and reckless decesions and inflated egos.

[@haplon33]

the "no oxygen" people are so obnoxious

[@dana102083]

Sherpas have genetics to oxygenate better at high altitudes. If anyone should try, its the Sherpa people. Having first to do this and that is a bit much sometimes. Some categories, like climbing blind or with prosthetic legs are quite exceptional as well.

[@katherine6107]

It's crazy to me how I've never heard of babu before?? The guy is a literal legend holly shit

[@sethwiley7839]

Where do you get your info on mountain climbing? KZbin, that’s why

[@katherine6107]

@@sethwiley7839 dude I'm not a climber and I'm living in a country that knows 0 shit about climbing , the fact that i even know half the things i do rn about climbing is surprising lmao. Cut me some slack

[@kamakaziozzie3038]

Steve’s accident seemed completely avoidable. Since they were bringing down an injured climber, did anyone ask the Korean team if they could use the good ropes first?

[@kamakaziozzie3038]

If Maria and her climbing partner had attempted the summit now, I’m confident the outcome would’ve been different. Back in the 1990s, weather forecasting was nowhere as accurate as today. both were experienced climbers. They never would’ve continued the summit push had they been aware of the severe climate danger about to arrive😐

[@samtoallusers]

You go to the most challenging mountains. Everyone knows you may not come home.

[@randylahey1232]

If it's one thing iv noticed it's that it doesn't matter how good these people are, wether it's mountaineering, caving or cave diving, if they continue these types of activities long enough they will eventually be killed...even Babu couldn't avoid it and if he couldn't literally no one can

[@sethwiley7839]

There are many climbers who survived their last climb. Babu isn’t most mountain climbers or sherpas. He spent most of his life climbing. How many people die in their car on there way to work. If you keep driving your whole life there’s a change you might did. Not all climbers who climb to the end die in the mountain. Read anything.

[@TaurusMoon-hu3pd]

When people find the bodies in the crevasses 10,000 years from now, I wonder if they will be as excited as us finding Otzi.

[@sethwiley7839]

10,000 years from now humans won’t be on earth so it would be surprising.

[@PranavMewar]

Really like your videos a lot. But I just want to bring to your notice that the map of INDIA is wrong. When I see the map of my country without Kashmir I feel the head of Mother India has been chopped off. Please I sincerely request you to use the correct map 🙏 Keep up the good work. Thanks

[@laurasalo6160]

I had no idea that some may take this so seriously. Very interesting to learn. Why the sensitivity about this? Is it fair to liken it to China and Taiwan?

[@PranavMewar]

@@laurasalo6160 People in India also call the country as Maa Bharti i.e Mother India. Kashmir was illegally occupied by Pakistan and violated the people and the resources. Showing Kashmir independently is a disrespect to our Nation as it was a part of INDIA before partition . I'm a patriot and maybe you feel that this might be a bit too serious of a reaction but it's just a sentiment. Also it can't be linked to China and Taiwan as Taiwan is a different country alltogether which China is claiming to be its own where as PO Kashmir(PO : Pakistan Occupied) was a part of India that was captured by Pakistan.

[@TerrorTwin]

Thank you for clarifying

[@laurasalo6160]

@Rap Unplugged! Thanks for generously taking the time to shed some light on how some people feel about it and it's importance. I appreciate it. Cheers.

[@emirbenaissa3441]

​@@laurasalo6160they cant cope with the fact half kashmir if pakistani.

[@FallenAngel53]

Anyone else feel like 1994 wasn't THAT long ago? 😂

[@sandralauzon9416]

Suspended hanging bodies.....maybe a prayer of respect to the departed was in order.

[@jdmmg4904]

Rip babu 💟

[@everettpace4687]

Going up Everest without o2 should just check yes on certain death

[@greasygod93]

Babu needs a movie

[@trinity6993]

Awe, no, so sad.

[@Somebodyswatchingme-t9f]

I don't get why people do this. 300+ dead bodies litter Mt Everest, but 100s still try. These are cemeteries.

[@markwebster5749]

Because it’s there

[@valerie2827]

Agreed. Does not sound the least bit "fun" to me!

[@weenbaby]

people get their endorphins in different ways. Opiates has killed millions but people still try it.

[@poutinedream5066]

How do you know what he was thinking in his last moments? Did he call someone like "I was just thinking...," you psychic, did he write it in a journal? Just curious.

[@Foxxy495]

Really?

[@kzookid545]

Very cool! Thanks for sharing!

[@Kenneth-tz4sx]

In the end, all any of us can hope for is to be fondly remembered 🙏 💙. That someone somewhere improved their life simply because they knew you.

[@Shomealiens]

Everest today is what happens when you turn a natural wonder into a state fair when it should be treated as a national reserve. Imo.

[@starlyngaberson]

Thom! I swear I was going to message you on Instagram. I wanted to have a healthy , debatable conversation about the rescue efforts that took place. For example. You're in the Himalayas and for reference we will say Everest as most people reading this thread will know who she is 5 people are stuck on the Hilary step- they are going to die from the elements if we don't get to them. Most of us know , that in certain cases this is impossible - What drove this near impossible rescue mission 13,000 feet to the bottom of the sea so different? The money. The resources. I was sitting there ( and trust me it's our humane instinct to want to help) But this wasn't even going to be a rescue mission This was going to be a recovery mission which was very apparent to me from the start) But this is my issue Why are we leaving the bodies on these 8000 meter peaks ( yes I'm an advocate that u become one with the mountain and most who lay there, would be content with doing so I guess ) But we have how many bodies on Everest? Why can't we spend millions of dollars recovering them. I'm probably not making sense and there isn't enough characters for me to get into my full explanation. Yes I know canada and America vs Nepal and Tibet are different situations. None of the less I was frustrated with the whole situation. Bless that 19 year Olds heart. I know they didn't have time to react and it happened so quickly they didn't know it happened I felt the same as you, however this piece was the only thing that actually let me sleep

[@shaneflannigan7919]

I watch these videos and I cry all the time. I gotta stop watching.

[@jen-a-purr]

Legit Babu was just showing TF off at this point..😂Just summiting like a boss…You can’t stay on top forever….

[@dana102083]

Its the western coooom.

[@valerie2827]

@dana102Mr! What?

[@stevenlevernier7357]

I'm proud of Boo Boo

[@gregnicolle]

Being "proud " will not save anyone in the mountains

[@chrisburn1365]

People in the comments using the Everest paet to belittle the achievements of climbers, citing the queues and sherpas etc as reasons. YET!.... Rob Hall, who tragically dies on Everest in 1996 was noted in an earlier part of the video as one of the K2 climbers, Alpine style onthe worlds toughest mountain. Keep up dick heads!

[@kohinarec6580]

Kudos to Babu Sherpa. Seemed he was a person who got communal good out of the controversial mountaineering industry and truly cared for his town and poor Nepalese kids.

[@sethwiley7839]

Without all these so called controversial mountaineers there wouldn’t be any money to fund his charity. Climbers who go to Everest donate food, school supplies, candy for kids who don’t get it any other way. Without their charity Nepal would be nothing. All you hear is negative stuff on KZbin. Pick up a book by people who actually went and donated, not a person whose telling a story, already done by someone else.

[@tumslucks9781]

Americans haven't been this well travelled since the 6th fleet.

[@sandralauzon9416]

FYI Past tense of creep is "crept"...not creeped.

[@kixigvak]

Not Jose....pronounced Yo-zhey.

[@shawnchong5196]

Well, I'll just say this: darwin award. Sorry. He rushed, and died. A rope incident almost happened to me, when I was climbing an restricted trail in Taiwan. I tested the rope, and checked it was tied to a large border well. It was properly tied/anchored and the it was in good condition (very thick, probably put their by a climbing team). HOWEVER, the rope was slinged over a rotting branch which I didn't check. It was uesd to traverse over a dangerous ravine/gully of smooth rock that is about 60 deg and then just drops off (I couldn't see the bottom but judging from the traversed areas, it would be maybe 30-50 meter drop? When I went to cross a very dangerous section, I grabbed onto he rope and started to traverse the dangerous section. At this time, when applying weight to the rope, the branch snapped, and I slipped about 3 meters down towards the ravine. I just held on sliding down the smooth rock @60deg slope until the rope went taut and I dangled. A friend on the hike said only one word "FUCK". He thought I was dead. When you play with fire you maybe burned. I was lucky.

[@Timfamy]

Didn’t Brian Blessed climb Everest with out oxygen? 🎉

[@Timfamy]

Blessed has attempted to climb Mount Everest three times without supplemental oxygen, reaching heights of 28,200 feet (8,600 m) in 1993 and 25,200 feet (7,700 m) in 1996, but without reaching the summit.

[@juliebear1505]

Three climbers dead yet the attitude of climbers are so callus. Is this the new normal? Where you ignore or worse step over dying climbers as a normal expected event. Not even a moment of silence? Before each mission they need to be retrained from no one or any thing matter's except the summit to gain some perspective and learn some humanity.

[@philippal8666]

Back in my day people climbed in their everyday clothes, drove their own yaks up the mountain to eat. Burn their dung. Dig an igloo, summit in one go and use no oxygen, says my Dad. It was better he said. I think I’ll stay down here.

[@anniehills3580]

He just wanted pictures. So many people die taking pictures on mountains.

[@str8cndian]

Bobu was a hero until he fell down an ice crevasse and died.. then he was just another dead climber who never got to tell his stories!

[@Aspasia2929]

Especially for the two Ukrainian!

[@Gr8peApe]

Whose the other twin