The Inside Story Of Mount Everest's Deadliest Climbing Season | A Deadly Ascent | CNA Documentary

In Mumbai, an elderly climber is still coming to terms with the death of his wife. He is haunted by the moment he made the decision to leave her on the mountain. In Kashmir, a young climber blames the crowds for his decision to turn back when he was only 800 metres from the summit. For one who’s always wanted to scale the summit, it has become a pipe dream. Climbers and sherpas weigh in on why and how the mountain has become so overcrowded, and the long-lasting impact of environmental issues.
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About A Deadly Ascent: In 2019, 11 people died on Mt. Everest in one of the deadliest climbing seasons. This is the untold story with firsthand accounts of exploitation that led to overcrowding and its environmental effects.
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[@chechuivanov1706]

Yes they can, absolutely

[@nonmihiseddeo4181]

@@chechuivanov1706 Will they? No. I see no evidence that Nepal will ever DO anything.

[@chazmichels4280]

You can't protect against human stupidity...

[@alison__16]

I'm sure they can but whether they'll ever enforce it is another story

[@sahnsuwal6320]

Yes they can. Nepal Government is planning to make GPS tracking compulsory for Mt. Everest Climbers as fake climbers are increasing. This will also ensure safety and authenticity.

[@MsIrina-hv2ot]

What a smart man who had enough willpower to turn around and not die on Everest because of his ego or money!

[@peterwaweru9838]

So true, live to fight another day. Its unfortunate some perished at the same time

[@carlesr3619]

that is what he says, I would like to know what really happened. Probably his sherpa forced him down but of course is nicer to sell a message 😅

[@Manfredazo]

he was also lucky to have a sherpa with good advice next to him

[@Weebay_213]

Exactly

[@jackycook64]

@@carlesr3619 even if the Sherpa forced the issue the climber was ultimately the one who had to make the decision. He could have pushed ahead regardless of Sherpa's advice and regardless of whether the Sherpa continued on with him or turned around.

[@aku_emiv]

I know I'll never climb Mt.Everest but I'm so fascinated by it.

[@gallicus]

Same here

[@nickreynolds8391]

I know what ya mean. I'm fascinated with high altitude mountain climbing in general, but Annapurna has always held a different level of fascination with me, because it is regarded by some as the most dangerous 8K meter mountain on earth. And it is also the least successfully summited mountain as well. But yes Everest and all the stories behind it are legendary.

[@nightstalker4392]

If u had to option would u ?

[@aku_emiv]

@@nickreynolds8391 always a fan of the mountains since I'm from a hilly place.

[@aku_emiv]

@@nightstalker4392 I would still say No Never, I like my room more😁

[@annikamongan9985]

We’re expected to see the ones who summit as heroes. In reality, it’s the ones who had the wisdom to turn around who are the true heroes. The Sherpas who made the call, and those who listened to them. You are the heroes! Who knows how many lives you saved that day? I have so much respect for those who had the courage and strength to turn around.

[@braindamaged9519]

I don't understand how they are heroes. Just extreme athletes.

[@hannahmontana6452]

Yessss i agree. I think youre cooler for turning around. Than keep going. I can imagine the type of person.

[@AM-yn2uj]

So proud of Rizza. I was disheartened because of the kind of discrimination he faced by more experienced non Indian climbers. But glad that he made the right decision

[@adityac3239]

Always remember my trainer's word, "your destination is not the peak, it is your own home, your own bed, the peak is but a transit point"

[@axsup7g140]

You are so right! More than 50% of the (easy) mountains we tried we did not achieve the peak, but we always went home. So, am I a good or a bad alpinist?

[@tanner791]

@@axsup7g140 a reasonable one (good)

[@lyz400nm7]

Trying to do a humble boasting that you were one of the crowders up there?

[@adityac3239]

@@lyz400nm7 this applies to just about any mountain / hikes.. Not just about Everest as I've got no intention of going there.. Point is that sometimes people get too obsessed of summitting they forgot they've got family and friends to come back to even..

[@Hfgv281]

@@adityac3239 So very true.

[@outlast_the_night7727]

"Even if I make it to the summit, what if I can't make it back down?" This. This realisation right here is SO important, and it's what's lacking in so many of these climbers that only think about the summit, and might end up dying while trying to summit or come back from the summit of Everest. As one of the more experienced climbers in another Everest documentary stated, "When you're on top of the world, you're halfway there".

[@UnchosenRatomaniaTheS8]

Wow! Exactly! So simple, yet so hard to comprehend. ♥️👍

[@tomsawyer9403]

You think these people don't realize that they have to come back down?

[@tomsawyer9403]

​@@Delphi_Primetime Bull. First, a real climber would never say, "I just climbed to the very top of the summit" of Everest. They'd say "I summited Everest...". Also, the only time of the year that people attempt to summit Everest is during May (due to bad weather the rest of the year). So you're full of crap.

[@tomsawyer9403]

@@Delphi_Primetime Racist? How would I even know what race you are, besides that I said nothing that could even be construed as "racist". And you have no idea what race I am. Sounds like you're just a lying little troll who gets off on making up stories online. How sad.

[@greggwalker302]

@@Delphi_Primetime I'm calling B.S too.

[@mutekuro]

I agree with Alan Arnette and have a few other suggestions: 1) Climbers should only be allowed to attempt to summit Everest if they have completed at least 2 other 8000 meters mountains 2) They should be required to pass a certification exam that queries their mountaineering and high altitude first aid skills and knowledge 3) At the base camp, after weeks of acclimatization, a physical test measuring your climbing speed and your ability to travel with a 20-30kg day pack with two oxygen bottles during acclimatization climbs should be performed, only then should you be cleared for a submit push. Sucks to be you If paid all that money and failed the physical test. A lot of these selfish assholes climb with the expectation that If things go south, they’ll be rescued by Sherpas. 3) The Nepalese government should consider issuing significantly discounted permits to people who sensibly turned around due to overcrowding. If people know they can attempt again at a lower cost, It should hopefully be an incentive to turnaround and reduce the “summit or die” behavior. 3) There needs to be a standard for what is allowed at base camp. Just the essentials!! Mountaineering is minimalist and about communing with nature. Not replicating the luxuries you have at home. All of this none sense like the TVs, luxurious chairs, dining tables etc are influencing spoiled and inexperienced climbers to embark on this journey. It also contributes to the amount of waste left at base camp and the path to summit . 4) Nepal’s government should collaborate equipment manufacturers on R&D for larger capacity oxygen bottles or more visible indicators on the regulators. That way the community of climbers can pressure people with low volumes to go back if they are slow or there is a long wait. 5)We need to stop the whole competition around “oldest person” to submit/allowing more senior people to climb. Just because you’ve trekked or completed 500 hours of training doesn’t make you a mountaineer. I feel the most for the Sherpas. They disproportionately die because they have to care for dickheads who ego climb. It’s rather unfortunate that there no other employment opportunities that pay as well climbing support.

[@cubemissy]

I agree. I recently watched the tv series following Russell Brice’s expedition, and I was shocked at the basic climbing instructions his guides were having to give during the acclimatization days.

[@jimreily7538]

Are you a mountain climber ?

[@PacificNorthwest360]

Spot on Brother- Cheers Olympia WA

[@malmz1]

I agree but still let’s not blame the Nepalese people for their stupid actions.

[@shazlewood5906]

Excellent insight! However, I believe that in Alan’s proposal he was making concessions for Nepal due to their pressure to sustain the lucrative tourism industry. It’s unfortunate that a reasonable solution was identified that would circumvent countless tragedies and it’s deliberately ignored for financial gain. However, as a U.S. Citizen I should take into consideration how it that influences my opinion with an ethical dilemma. It’s easier to blur the line when assessing the risk vs reward for the Nepalese government, in an impoverished country that has little other resource to contribute. Tourism in Nepal is the largest of all industries, and it is the largest foreign income earner and revenues. Not condoning their actions, but I can recognize that IMO it’s difficult to hold them to the same level of accountability if this type of negligence occurred in the US. Lastly, it’s shocking to me how many people that are grossly inexperienced take the risk. It mystified me to think how flippant anyone could be for a universally famous peril. Despite the lack of stronger enforced regulations, it’s still a major commitment that has long-term planning, extensive preparations, and a vast dedication of time and money so it would be downright difficult to be that willfully ignorant. I even had a a brief moment considering if someone goes through all the processes and and then dies as a result of their unpreparedness and general ineptness than it’s on them, but I know that’s not right because clearly they also put everyone else’s life in danger too and it’s a slippery slope. I don’t want to victim blame, but I can’t fathom the rage it would rightfully induce if I were appropriately qualified and now stuck ascending the summit with a massive number of novice mountaineers! We all make mistakes and I don’t have the right to judge ultimately just very intrigued.

[@mathewmeehan5553]

I have nothing but the utmost respect for that young Indian climber. Just for turning back that guy is wise beyond his years, and even if he never attempts everest ever again for me he has achieved so much that will inspire and educate others forever.

[@whyjnot420]

I honestly think it is more about awareness than any other aspect such as wisdom or willpower (though it is not as if those are not part of it). What people call 'summit fever' is just another manifestation of target fixation aka tunnel vision (in the metaphorical sense, though given the oxygen levels, the literal sense might also apply to those 8k+ meter mountains). And the environmental conditions up there do not help matters in the slightest (I mean more than the O2 levels, think about stuff like the windows of opportunity with weather). You see this with airplane pilots "needing" to get to a destination, to fighter pilots ignoring everything but the plane they are trying to shoot down, to office workers desperately trying to finish that one project and so on, even in simple things like playing a video game and having the passage of time go completely unnoticed. Breaking out of that fixation or better, not getting fixated at a bad time in the first place, that is the real key. The weird thing, is that kind of fixation is not always a bad thing. For instance, writing a short paper as homework, being able to concentrate on just the task at hand for an hour or two, can be as much of a boon there as it is a detriment in another situation. It is both funny and sad that people who know well that they are not physically capable of making logical, rational decisions at high altitude due to the oxygen levels, ignore this fact precisely because of this fact. It is some kind of sick joke.

[@beautifuldisaster139]

wise beyond his years cause he knew to turned back rather chance dying 🤔 that’s doesn’t make someone wise beyond their years lol

[@tonikeltz3751]

@@beautifuldisaster139 Rizza showed much greater character than the many climbers that put everyone else in harms way by delaying other climbers. Witnessing the disregard for other human beings and the mountain changed him so that he gave up his life long dream. I respect him.

[@Lopezprieto]

I respect his sherpa and the young climber, he made the hardest decision, but it was the right decision.

[@emesemarczellova2197]

I would like to know if he paid his parents back for the loan they took out for him to achieve his ambition, putting your parents into financial hardship to achieve your goal is not wise or considerate to be fair. Sorry just my opinion

[@nonmihiseddeo4181]

I'm proud of Rizza. He did the wise thing, and returned home to his father.

[@InsomAz]

💯

[@metamorphicme9378]

and stupid debt

[@ashleyc8373]

His father was disappointed, according to a post by rizza

[@m.h.6499]

Agreed. 💯 He did the right thing. I wish more had his wisdom.

[@lelisbet]

​@@metamorphicme9378it's stupid in your opinion, which doesn't matter to them.

[@largol33t1]

33:23 - I feel that is why he is still alive. He kept his frustration/pride in check long enough to see reality and understand that the mountain decides whether you summit, not your ego. I believe that's why he is still alive.

[@laurieb3703]

Not to mention he likely had oxygen deprivation and probably wasn't clear headed! Smart kid!

[@blessedgiftson]

This could break anyone's heart... Seeing your loved one dying right in front of your eyes at that high level of mountain and you weren't able to help them and got to leave that place for a reason and knowing that they are at the edge of their life, is unexplainable... I'm so sorry for Mr. Sharad for losing his beloved wife in this heartbreaking tragedy... Imo, permitting too many climbers to the Everest at the same time, must be avoided...! Being alive is a way important than reaching to the top of the Everest...

[@007vsMagua]

Turning around was not just "...the biggest decision you made in your life.", but probably the smartest decision you made in your life. You were blessed with a good Sherpa. In my book, you made it to the summit and you should know that in your heart.

[@armygirl85fuckhitler74]

That Sherpa should get a bonus for saving lives!

[@beautifuldisaster139]

in ur book he made it to summit wtf 🤦🏻‍♀️ 🤡 kinda like a Participation Trophy u get rewarded just for tryin or participating 😂 but no he didn’t summit

[@armygirl85fuckhitler74]

@@beautifuldisaster139 Idk I think he's right in a way. He COULD have made it but would have definitely died on the way down. That's the point I guess. So many have a life or death choice and many get summit fever and die for their ambition. I also learned this whole thing is a huge blot on humanity. So many with no experience do this and perish in the hundreds. It's about 20 grand to 100 grand to do Everest and 20 is the bare minimum. Both governments KNOW many more will die but don't care because of greed. We need to do better as people! Sorry lol just passionate thanks for letting me vent😍❤

[@TheGillenium]

@@beautifuldisaster139 sounds like nobody loves you

[@Tragic-ed2ek]

If he made it to the summit then so do I. I decided not to go before I bought my ticket. Courage

[@pwarren9672]

I bet Rizza's parents are much more proud of him for turning back than they would have been if he had summited, even if he had survived! It also sounds like he was able to gain so much insight and understanding about the important things in life. The fact that his parents were willing to take out a loan to help him do something that was so important to him, shows just how important he was to them! Obviously, money wasnt as important to them as their son and he was able to realize that the summit wasnt as important as his life and his parents.

[@sa21539]

Something a lot of the people in these comments fail to see. Well said.

[@RizzaAlee]

100 percent

[@angelicap7611]

👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@cullyx2913]

👍

[@garytolodziecki5326]

Rizza should find another job besides Everest.

[@208_treasure6]

Looks like an absolute nightmare to me. I can't figure out why anyone would put themselves through that.

[@jacoblas1371]

Although I have never climbed Mt Everest and have no intention of doing it, I did hike a 6000+ metre active volcano in South America. It was the most physically and mentally challenging thing I ever did and I almost didn't make it down, but it was a life changing experience for me as it cured my lifelong anxiety.

[@kennyd2134]

Because its there, havent you heard?

[@Mehki227]

@@kennyd2134 🙄

[@foxholefarm16]

If you're trying to figure it out, you'll never understand.

[@SuboptimalPrime]

Because humans are bored and need challenges in their lives

[@scarlett8782]

what Rizza doesn't realize is that the mountain has a spirit. Everest is a sacred place. his oxygen broke early for a reason - he probably would have died at the summit. he had true awe and respect for the mountain, and cared about the waste humans created on Everest. many others had no respect, and were taken by the mountain.

[@j-note3285]

Mountains aren’t alive. They are just big, cold, effect the weather and are dangerous.

[@user-io1fp1ce8t]

​@@j-note3285They might have consciousness of their own. Who knows? We don't understand consciousness.

[@j-note3285]

@@user-io1fp1ce8t We understand enough about consciousness to know that rocks aren't conscious.

[@user-io1fp1ce8t]

@@j-note3285 We don't know anything about consciousness. There is an inherent problem of the observer in quantum mechanics.

[@j-note3285]

@@user-io1fp1ce8t "We"? I think you mean you. There is a lot of information and knowledge regarding consciousness.

[@illenialLisette]

Rizza seems like a sweetheart. I'm glad he turned around. Respect to him and Anjali. That broke my heart. RIP to her and all who have died on that mountain.

[@synchronyJEM]

Rizza, that Sherpa saved your life. You should also be proud of making such a decision, especially under O2 starvation.

[@bonitabanana9342]

A bank loan from your family to climb everest? oh my, you are asking your family to finance your death and the worst part is the dead does not feel the pain, it's those who are left behind that suffers.

[@RSEFX]

This ego-driven "hobby" makes no sense on any level to me, and is certainly irresponsible behavior for anyone with a family and dependents to put their time, money and lives on the line for, just to do something for, essentially, bragging rights, something that is so unnecessary.

[@lizzieck2576]

Absurd that his parents accepted this!

[@patrikpass2962]

@@RSEFX one day you are on the deathbed and missed out on your dreams because you put other people before you always. Your life is yours, stop blaming others for how they live.

[@RSEFX]

@@patrikpass2962 And stop blaming me for having an opinion about what I feel is personal responsibility to your family. Not everyone feels as I do, obviously or is going to live that way. But if a few people out there think twice about whether their "dream" is really worth the possibility of sacrificing others around you (especially for something that really amounts to not much), then so much the better. Unlikely, but better. I suspect there are many people who, near death, regretted pursuing some of their "dreams". Just my opinion.

[@Nectarine333]

Exactly! People who climb mountains are literally retarded. Sorry.

[@jimkayser1880]

Me 30 years ago: Yes dear, we’re in this together, for better or worse. Me today: I know it’s the death zone dear, but the summit’s ahead and I gotta get there. See ya later.

[@jess4now12]

when he said "one of the biggest Decisions I've made in my life" that's the decision that saved HIS life. wise beyond his years.

[@karlamejia-miranda8798]

There should be a lottery to climb Everest ! only 100 people a season and they have to be certified climbers, No newbies.

[@conors4430]

Why would Nepal do that. Less money for them.

[@karlamejia-miranda8798]

@ASphincterSaysWhat ? it’s all about greed. A giant mountain full of trash. The Sherpas aren’t paid what they deserve and people are senselessly dying... what do you suggest?

[@conors4430]

@@karlamejia-miranda8798 it’s not that you aren’t right. It’s that any government or country in the same position that desperate for foreign money would do the same thing. So the practicalities outweigh the ethics or the ideals unfortunately

[@jefflewis4]

If you restrict it to 100 climbers, you just create a bunch of unemployed Sherpas every season. Who will be angry that those new rules are preventing them from earning money to take care of their families.

[@loganpaulsego8743]

Nope. I say increase climbing permit by 50% but if you don’t summit you get half of that back

[@traviscoates6878]

When 300 people claim the traffic jam wasn't their fault, it's all of their faults

[@lenitaa7938]

With a 3-day window, and that many people at the camp.. this ought to have been foreseen! Problem is that they paid $50K each, a big investment, lots of preparation, sacrifice, once-in-a-lifetime, etc.. Optimism of an ascent was not a solution here! Practically, they ended up in a lemon trip! The guides and the Sherpas ought to have had a meeting with their clients and told them of the very serious danger to proceed! Authorities in Nepal ought to have known.. and should have sold many less Permits! They definitely bear the major responsibility! Guides bear a responsibility also! Oxygen lasts only so long!!!

[@bluelagoon2275]

@@lenitaa7938 50k are not worth my life

[@brera2434]

@@bluelagoon2275 People tend to think they are not going to be the ones the bad outcome will affect. Someone else may die, not me. So they go on...

[@coraautumn1130]

yep exactly

[@NoxiousNoodles]

Yes and no. You are never in traffic, you are traffic. With that said, the weaker climbers remain more responsible for holding everyone up than the stronger ones. There are too many climbers in any event. Nepal should reduce the number of climbing permits and recoup the loss (because you cannot deny that the money isn't important for the country) by requiring everest climbers to summit another Nepalese 8000m peak first and upping the permit price for them.

[@tophue7051]

Respect to those like Rizza who made the brave decision to turn around despite having to give up so much (pride, money, dreams etc). Those things can't compare to one's own life.

[@fpscanada3862]

everest climbing has got to be one of the most selfish, and ego driven things that a person can do.

[@Leo-eb1wl]

The fact that people treat it like a game makes me sick. If you don’t respect the mountains they will take your life in minutes.

[@krgaurav1511]

Very true....thats how i feel too.

[@paulofronch]

people play around and don’t have any clue of what nature really is

[@ivorybilled8983]

400 have died on the Matterhorn and it's only about 15000 ft.

[@thereporter2662]

Good let Nature take these Morons out. Esp the dumba$$ aunt and uncle POS act like they are some super human couple lmao fukn pu$$ies

[@randominfluencer908]

RIP Anjalli & the other 10 that died ; & well done Rizza for making the decision to turn around & thanks for your insights about the mountain.

[@garytolodziecki5326]

All dumb. Or stupid.

[@gowdsake7103]

They died because of arrogance

[@poojamitra88]

Agreed. When u see a jam like that in the death zone. When u already are on low oxygen. Why stand and wait. Just leave it and return back.

[@Peglegkickboxer]

@@poojamitra88 when you leave that's it, you need to come back the next year and pay full price again. it's a very short season.

[@User-rka_zykx76]

Husband left her to die. His ego got him to the top and that is why she didn’t turn back. I’d never leave my girlfriend for more than a 5 minute trek. He went 45+ minutes. THEN didn’t have the balls to unclip himself and stay there to suffer the consequences of his ego. His kids meant nothing or he would have made them turn back when he noticed she was having issues breathing. He is a coward and too afraid to admit it. His wife is dead because of him. How do I know he is lying and soaking attention for himself? He keeps mentioning the traffic that day. Traffic did not stop them from returning.

[@DJ_PROMO_PR]

If one of your "goals" in life is doing something that may force you to leave your wife behind in a hostile place, dying a horrible dead, so that you can save yourself...then you need better goals. Don't try to hide stupidity as "dying doing what you love" or something romantic.

[@Phototouch0]

You know I wonder why so many people skipped over the fact that he left his wife there dying, saying that the Sherpa force him to leave. The Sherpa couldn't force you to leave if you didn't want to. I don't know what to say about that but it does make me feel some kind of way.

[@northernthrifter8817]

Guys still listening to his own ego as he's naming the street after after his late wife that he could have saved. Proper status junkie.

[@Wil_Dasovich]

Glad Rizza turned back! Just spent the week with him at GoPro Summit in Taiwan and he is a stand up genuine guy. What a fascinating story this was, oddly makes me want to try the climb!

[@mrkipling2201]

Agreed. He showed more sense than a lot of climbers who had a lot more experience than him. Thankfully he wasn't struck by ' Summit Fever ' and was wise enough to descend before he got into trouble. The sherpa he was with deserves a lot of credit as well.

[@qwertypumpkin]

Sometimes I think it's a braver decision to face reality than deludedly continue despite the facts. He's a smart man.

[@j-note3285]

@@qwertypumpkin Braver maybe but not easier.

[@AveryWeinstein]

I’m glad that the Sherpa also encouraged him to turn around. He’s still very young and has his whole life ahead of him.

[@janethollman7894]

I know that I would never survive especially at my age now. However even at a younger age. I was happy walking up the mountains in Scotland. I’ve walked up Ben Nevis and other mountains. I’ve walked up Snowden and other mountains. All were easy with lots of enjoyment and picnics at the top. When we did the majority of this l was a teenager. Snowden was very different it was hard, I was in my fifties. I have never been so glad to reach the bottom. It was boots and socks off and soak them in the burn. That was my last climb. How do you climb Everest with all the risks involved and not consider your immortality. Plus you are putting others at risk of losing their lives. People are treating Everest with no respect and no experience. It’s like an adventure holiday just an action packed day. Even going through the death zone scattered with those who thought they could do it now dead frozen solid. Even that doesn’t make them think really hard and follow the advice of the Sherpas. Still they push on and die then remain forevermore on the mountain. It’s really sad and unbelievable.

[@JolieUTU]

I cannot understand why humans feel they must always "conquer" nature. The mountain is there for beauty, it is majestic and made by nature. Why can't we just look at it and marvel at how spectacular it is?

[@bofisis4923]

Yeah, but they feel the urge to go up. That the urge will go away, it will, but you are setting yourself at risk for that urge to disappear.

[@semoneg2826]

@@bofisis4923 The urge is a Spirt calling them to their death

[@evangelinewandering9547]

Well said, Chantel.

[@peterwaweru9838]

Feel sorry for the Sherpa carrying a ton of luggage and still wait in line

[@ElinT13]

My greatest respect for the young climber Rizza who decided to turn around. I am sure it was one of his hardest decisions ever, but he decided what ultimately was the best for him. And my condolences to the man who lost his wife.

[@fmsd91]

The Indian guy said it was someone else mistake, I don't agree with that. It was their mistake, he even wanted to take a photo in the summit even in danger of losing his life. He didn't care enough for his wife. He said first they will stay always together and if they saw any glance of danger they would go down but they have done the opposite. I would never leave the person I love in the middle of one of the most dangerous mountain in the world just for the sake of stupid record. Mountaineering is all about enjoying the views and ambience of the environment, this is another stuff. Sad for him and his wife but this is the truth.

[@janicem9225]

And he knew she was dying, but STILL left her behind. But what do you expect from these rich fools?

[@jenshoefer7944]

You are absolutely right, this mt. Everest madness and obsessions has zero to do with mountaineering, mountaineering you do just for yourself, for your own satisfaction and happiness, not for the fame being on the highest mountain on earth. Actually lot of mountaineers don't really go after the summits, I know many they specialised in climbing, they just pick a challenging wall, climb through it and descent without going to the summit. I myself skipped summits here in the alps because 3/4 of the ascent was super beautiful but I had no desire walking another 2 ours over a boring stonefield and ice under burning sun just to reach a summit cross 200hm further

[@scarface548]

i think he translated indian for out of his control forces as ' someome eles fault'

[@xrisku]

I agree. He should have been with her, not ahead of her. He was more concerned with summit and photos than with her. Had he been with her, in physical proximity, he would have understood that she was in peril. They should have turned around immediately and started their descent. Quite literally, it's a couple of hundred yards further, but hours in time and you are risking your life to say you stood a few meters higher... so not worth it. They were obviously wealthy enough having climbed the highest peaks on every continent. So they could afford to do it again. It sounds like summit fever to me. Also, the outfit they went with seemed inexperienced. They were all in bad shape and had to be hel-evaced out to hospital. Some blame the backlog, and this year again, the summit line looked like black Friday at walmart. They need to restrict permits, bcz yes, some of these deaths would definitely be avoided by limiting the number climbers. The fewer who go would simply need to pay more. The climbers are spending too much time in the death zone and the numbers show this.

[@markianespiritu799]

There is also another industry booming where rich people hire sherpas to recover the bodies of their love ones who perished in the summit. This is also known to be dangerous to the sherpas since they need time to search in the death zone and carry the bodies back down.

[@eggsybenedict7014]

Not to mention spending hours in the death zone literally chipping away at the ice that the frozen solid dead bodies have grown into, so they could be moved...

[@windsofmarchjourneyperrytr2823]

I wouldn't ask anyone to risk their life for a corpse. That's just selfish and stupid.

[@knuble]

Are you serious?!

[@EM-cc6gi]

@@knuble oh this is absolutely going on. ridiculous. Most all waypoints (bodies) near summit have been recovered at this point.

[@Kimberly_Sparkles]

@@knuble yep, a lot of the families that lost people in this event discussed here have sought to do it.

[@Leo-eb1wl]

Nobody has to climb Everest, anybody who does has to accept the fact that they may die. Don’t blame Nepalese officials for people opting to put themselves in harms way.

[@tomsawyer9403]

"accept" (except when you mean something else)

[@Leo-eb1wl]

@@tomsawyer9403 I am aware of both their meanings, it was written fast at camp 4 on k2 🤣

[@tomsawyer9403]

@@Leo-eb1wl I can accept that. Now, where's my oxygen...

[@katerinaliakou5549]

Nepal is only responsible for giving the maximum number of climbers that can summit without creating traffic or endangering others, everything else is up to an individuals experience, common sense and awareness of their surroundings. Nepal is not going to send babysitters for rich climbers who can't understand that if they feel sick or if they are running out of oxygen, they must go back and not continue climbing 🙄

[@gerbera431]

So true

[@FPInvention]

Your wife dying is pretty bad, but not getting your photo taken at the summit is outrageous!

[@isaacjamesbaker]

Amazing documentary. Funny thing about Everest climbers -- all of them think the others are jerks or megalomaniacs or doing it wrong or for the wrong reasons... except themselves of course.

[@Lilmickcrocodiledundee0001]

Anyone else on a everest kick? The Sherpa deserve so much more

[@HelloYouPeople]

I’ve must’ve watched every documentary and movie possible in the last 2 weeks. Would love to at least do the trek to base camp one day.

[@madisonmcgee2137]

I thought I was the only one! It's just so fascinating with the sherpas, the willpower, etc. I could never do it. I can barely climb the stairs to my apartment.

[@Lilmickcrocodiledundee0001]

@@HelloYouPeople I said the same thing. Just go to base camp. No further than that lol.

[@Lilmickcrocodiledundee0001]

@@madisonmcgee2137 Yes the Sherpa are great people. I can't stop watching these vids! Watched some more than once. Definitely want to go to base camp at least and see it. No way in hell I'll go any further than that lol

[@simonworsley8631]

You do realise that Sherpas get paid 10 times the average Nepalese wage for 2.months work? That’s why there’s so much competition to be one. You’re just virtue signalling with that statement

[@therover65]

People should just leave Everest alone.

[@trianautamii]

I agree

[@BillSikes.]

@@kimjongun5879 No its not you communist Pig !

[@bindlepig8064]

@@kimjongun5879 How's tourism going in North Korea? A tour bus going to see a Hard labor camp?

[@maxmackinlay618]

Why stop at Everest? Ban mountain climbing world wide.

[@TheSprekenteng]

Leave the Death Zone Alone...

[@janetg14]

It’s unfortunate that this mountain has become a tourist attraction rather than a mountain for experienced climbers only. There really needs to be rules in place about the garbage, who can climb, maybe a support line running up the death zone with carriers so that if someone is struggling they can get back down without having to walk so they have a better chance of survival. The groups need to be cut in half so those poor sherpas are not responsible for so many people.

[@oisinmckellar3046]

If you can't stand up and walk by yourself at the death zone level you are screwed no one can save you as you will put their lives at risk trying to carry you. It a harsh reality of mountaineering I believe that why that mountain is so alluring it a relatively easy climb compared to K2 that makes it so accessible to inexperienced climbers.

[@miguelpereira1262]

Its bot exactly true,there are several cases of people that quit the attempt to help bring people down...amd with sucess. Of course its not easy but the main problem is the fact that human being are selfish,even more in today society,most prefer to reach the top than saving a life.@@oisinmckellar3046

[@reesebaker2842]

One quote that has always stuck with me when researching Everest is, “But when I say our sport is a hazardous one, I do not mean that when we climb mountains there is a large chance that we shall be killed, but that we are surrounded by dangers which will kill us if we let them”

[@bullcrap9409]

Except that’s inane. Avalanche comes? You can’t ‘deal’ with it.

[@madisonmcgee2137]

I have a ton of respect for those who summit. I, also, have a ton of respect for those who don't allow allow arrogance, money, etc influence their decision to turn around.

[@atlantisfunktions]

exactly

[@fingertapper88]

I have no respect for those who summit under those circumstances. None.

[@auralplex]

@@fingertapper88 Who cares about you?

[@fingertapper88]

@@auralplex plenty of people

[@beeman2075]

Madison, same. I agree.

[@mintyfresh569]

And this is why I'll stick to climbing my stairs.

[@galaxyglitterlatte4664]

Me too. And I'm out of breath by climbing those!!!🤣🙄🥴😤

[@garytolodziecki5326]

Rock wall at the gym...lol.

[@Drew791]

That really sucks for Rizza. He was so excited and got abandoned by his team. I know he was inexperienced but certainly they could’ve looked out for him a little. Glad he turned back realizing he didn’t have the oxygen left.

[@FileCode1459]

tbh he didn't seem unexperienced though, he was quite young but he did have some experience climbing mountains as he'd been doing it for the longest time. he didn't have as much experience as that other couple, but it did seem like he was a professional climber already, or at least on his way to. he was deemed inexperienced by the team bc he was indian, so they had some prejudice against him. at least that's what i got from the story

[@melatronuk3701]

@@FileCode1459ooks like the prejudice comes from their culture saying if they die up there they become a martyr so in that case life is not as valuable.

[@AllThingsMyTV]

Rizza is one of the most intelligent men I have seen in this sport! I keep seeing men and their egos leading them to their death. Rizza you keep pushing! ❤️

[@Phantom-sb2ld]

Those selfish people leave tons of garbage and feces on that beautiful mountain. It's almost like the mountain is rejecting them, and rightly so.

[@garytolodziecki5326]

Agreed.!

[@puttfordoughdiscgolf9361]

This is so true. I witnessed it first hand and it made me feel guilty for being one of the tourist.

[@ffssheeple]

After all the documentaries I have watched on Mt Everest - this is a high quality and very well put together insight into the 2019 climbing season! Thank you to the team who worked to put this together! RIP to all who perished - may the families find peace in their heartache 💙

[@theyracemesohardchair]

They deserved to die

[@msassy15]

Is this streaming on anything (besides KZbin??

[@artnull13]

Looks like CNA insider will be doing another documentary on the 2023 season

[@ffssheeple]

@artnull13 I really hope so!! CNA have the talent and equipment to tell the story of the expeditions. Thank you for letting me know! Maybe we will see each other in the comment section of the next pending video 🙏

[@danm7671]

So the young guy turned around. The old guy and his wife didn't. She didn't live and he blames the lines of people. I thought they were gonna summit together. I blame him.

[@jennifercook1875]

He blames the line when they were the type of people causing the lines...

[@lysyloo1]

I don’t understand him saying they didn’t know there could be lines. It’s been a known fact that crowds and delays exist there since the 1996 blizzard.

[@7777igloo]

There were multiple points the problem which resulted in that woman's death. When the number of climbers in a season aren't notified to the various teams....they do not know the delay period....they may carry extra O to take into consideration delay due to weather changes...but not enough to calculate climber traffic. In the dead zone...every minute and every second counts...if you waste even 10mins in a line behind others....all of those people are in danger as the O they are carrying, in not enough to last that extra time. Compare this to an underwater cave explorer, the conditions are almost the same...Time, air mix, deco period... everything has to be calculated... If there is any unknown delays they HAVE to turn back. Final point: The couple should have turned around the moment they wasted 30+mins in a line...or their Sherpas should have forced them to do so !

[@easygoing2479]

So you blame him. You're the blame-meister. Do you feel better now?

[@alkalinerainforestherbs]

Yes he should have waited for her. Since she was having trouble they should have both turned around. But he was more interested in making the summit than the welfare of his wife.

[@venkateshk4270]

Climbing Everest has become a trend with the rich & powerful. One of my friend had passed out of IIT and was working as associate director in a renowned company. He fell into a cravasse and died. At times it's best to let go the ego, let go the need to do what the elites do, let go adventure and live a normal average life. I never got even 1 percent inspiration even when he used to go on expeditions while he was my roomate. Taking calculated risk is very important, his death is painful for friends like us, his parents , his siblings and his long time girlfriend. I beg to whoever is reading to not pursue things that are dangerous to your life, not do things where you know there is 50-50 chance. Because of you, your loved ones will be punished for the rest of their lives, some things on this planet are meant to relished from a distance and not to be touched. Nature is superior, dangerous and powerful than us humans, we need to realise that we puny, tiny in front of the nature.

[@TheIslandstyle11]

Question: Why u wanna climb Everest? Enthusiast: "Bcos I wanna find myself." Me: "find yourself dead?"

[@faker6842]

stfu why are yoy hating non everest an its climbers

[@garytolodziecki5326]

Try Yoga...

[@I_Art_Laughing]

When Mallory was asked why he wanted to climb Everest he stated: "Because it is there." And now so is his body.

[@dancai1233]

As someone who monitored the 2019 season with absolute shock, and as an aspiring Mt Everest climber and potential guide, you really nailed this documentary. The expert testimony from Alan, and the different culture perspectives from the Sherpa and Indian Climber really created a joint consensus on the problem. Great documentary! Keep it up!

[@iluvweezies5688]

great, accurate comment.

[@theyracemesohardchair]

You are not a guide!

[@pulse3732]

@@theyracemesohardchair he never claimed to be?

[@Mo-yg9kl]

Holy moly, props to you. I’m a rock climber and Everest scares me more than any treacherous trad route ever could 😵

[@Mo-yg9kl]

@@theyracemesohardchair You might want to read their comment again. I think your reading comprehension must have glitched on your first try.

[@queenthings266]

I have been stuck in this Everest rabbit hole for a week and today I saw a comment that answered all of my questions “Mountain climbers may be psychopaths, or at least have psychopathic traits”

[@marathimanus1147]

Being a Maharashtrian I can totally understand all the words and emotions expressed by Mr Sharad Kulkarni. Not that others can't understand his pain, but I understand every word he chose to convey his experience. It's unfortunate and horrendous how he had to return without his wife. It's so sad how many mountaineers had to lose their lives while possessing the dream of summiting the Everest. I hope the others can learn from it. Paying my respects to Anjali Kulkarni who lost her life while attempting to fulfill the dream to climb the top with her husband.

[@bhajrandal1434]

You must know mother nature as ruler.

[@bhajrandal1434]

It's mount Everest not a picnic spot.

[@tejas_rane]

I cried at the end. At the end, marathi words feel a lot.

[@mukundanm2666]

Well if u aren't fit enough to climb u shouldn't do it in the first place....just because u have the mindset and some previous experiences doesn't mean that u have to make an ascent..... i encourage the positive will to do it but at the end of the day, it's never about comparing other old people who were successful and trying to be a victim of anchoring effect....mere stupidity!

[@littleloner1159]

​@@mukundanm2666did we watch the same documentary?

[@Scintillate9]

Seeing Kulkarni climb mountains in Anjali’s memory had me in tears. I’m also incredibly proud of Rizza for making the right decision and using his experience to educate other young climbers. That takes a lot of humility for such a young person.

[@powDDlease]

The older Mumbai couple are really suspicious characters. 1. The man makes a reference to his wife comparing buying a Mercedes or going to Everest almost as it it is something one buys. 2. At best they are trekkers, they are not mountaineers. Based on the documentary all the peaks they have summitted are scrambles at best. 3. The man claimed that he summitted but did not have a picture. The explanation he gave by the Sherpa not waiting to loose his finger is suspicious. 4. The wife looked really unfit and ought not have been on the mountain. 5. Based on the documentary it is quite apparent that there was no proper long term training done by them. These people exactly the type of people that give mountaineering a bad name. They did not belong on the mountain.

[@vixtravels]

Your point 2 is WONDERFULLY put & very accurate! I am a veteran Everest "trekker" having done Jiri to Gorok Shep (old longer route) several times as well as the Annapurna Circuit & there is a massive difference between trekking & mountineering. I would also never dream of wanting to climb an actual mountain, let alone the highest in the world. I also know my limits regarding altitude. I think part of this confusion comes from Nepal classing Everest as a "Trekking Peak" which is very misleading. Climbing Everest involves portions of "technical" climbing which ordinarly trekkers like me (& I suspect the Kulkani's!) would not have a clue about. I think the Kulkani's were very over-confident "trekkers" with wild idea's about buying a trip up Everest! I think they should have bought the Mercedes!

[@JohnDoe-qy3up]

You forgot the worst part. That pepega was more concerned about not taking a photo that he had submitted. Literally about ego and bragging rights.

[@WhatsUpWithSheila]

The portion of the movie where the gentleman said his wife looked like neil armstrong walking with her backpack on.... My first thought was...OMG... She walks like someone's grandmother.Why is she there?

[@boyfromneptune]

that indian lady was definitely unfit !! i

[@Tracy-xe9zu]

Whether you agree with the husband or not, my heart breaks for him and Anjali.

[@rob_cd]

Mine too.

[@GGritsun]

Conrad Anker (who has achieved the 7 summits) has always said, “getting to the top is optional, getting down is mandatory”.

[@Dee-JayW]

That was Ed Viesturs

[@lisahatton5718]

I heard a wise man named Beck Weathers say about the Great Mt. Everest is "Getting to the summit is optional, but getting back down is mandatory" no matter how close you are.... Sounds like pretty amazing advice if you ask me.... ❤️

[@petrosstefanis6234]

Sorry, but that was Ed Viesturs that said that first

[@lisahatton5718]

@@petrosstefanis6234 oh well be that as it may, pertaining to this story, this was the first time heard it... Thank you for your opinion anyway..

[@petrosstefanis6234]

@@lisahatton5718 all good Ed did all 14 8000m peaks without Ozs. A true legend. Beck got blinded half way up on Oz's no offense intended. Look up Ed Viestures.

[@ash80510]

Beck is a legend

[@Biblioot]

Wise? Well, his heroic experience might be the result of his poor judgement.

[@nexu6517]

Climber: Right! Im gonna beat everest! I'm among the best in the world! Sherpas: Okay, but don't be an idiot and follow me

[@Lilmickcrocodiledundee0001]

LMAO. Climber: Ok I'm sorry. Lol

[@patmuzz2492]

This is like a wake up call “A death race” . It is a heart breaking to watch to loss the loved one and you can’t help. I m glad that Rizza did listen to his Sherpa by made the right decision to turn back down. Absolutely agree with Alan.

[@freeheaven5233]

Completing 8000 m of deadly climb , just 800 m to the absolute glory , i would have never been able to turn back , kudos to that guy , he has my utmost respect , it was a smart decision but i bet he must have wondered sometimes what if he made it to the summit and made it back alive.

[@ankorsteam]

if you can't climb Everest without the aid of sherpas then you really aren't climbing Everest. You are being led up the mountain (at times pushed or pulled up) by those stronger and who need the money

[@bonitabanana9342]

Agreed, the old school alpinist style climbing (you bring your own ropes, tools and equipment yourself + technical climbing skills) is almost dead... We now have egomaniacs who want to reach the everest summit out of pure ego or selfishness or both.

[@Melanie-Shea]

@@bonitabanana9342 is that a joke? Or do you just mean Everest? There are more to talented alpinists now than at any other point in history, they just steer clear of Everest.

[@bonitabanana9342]

@@Melanie-Shea I mean in climbing Everest, most are amateurs and inexperienced climbers who doesn't know what it means to climb, to respect the mountain and nature, and to be able to make the decision to turn-around and to give up a summit bid when the body and natire is telling you to do so.

[@kaspareevald2264]

@@bonitabanana9342 That's really ridiculous what you're trying to say. People don't climb because of ego or selfishness, they climb for their ambitions and goals. It's their story they live. And believe me - nobody will go to climb everest for ego, it's not a walk in the forest.

[@bonitabanana9342]

@@kaspareevald2264 You romanticized their foolishness too much. For real mountaineers and climbers who took the time to develop the skill and acquire the necessary experience to challenge Everest then it might just be their story and dreams but for those inexperienced climbers who just puts others in danger then I can truly say that it's their foolishness, selfishness and ego that makes them climb the highest peak. If you can't climb it without being dragged by a sherpa then you are in no way shape or form fit to climb Everest and yes, unfortunately there are a lot of people like that who climbs Everest and endangers other sherpa and climbers.

[@parmeetsingh2457]

Rest in peace Anjali ❤

[@maverickarefin]

I still don't understand why he left his wife to summit alone when he saw that for a while his wife had been struggling. They should have gone down immediately. He mentioned they took all precaution, that they could never imagined anything of this sort could happen, otherwise they would have returned - My question is you saw it right with your eyes huge line of traffic and your wife struggling , why didnt you return together ? Blaming this on traffic is only for your self satisfaction, but reality is that you had time to change course and save your wifes life, you choose summit.

[@janicem9225]

A very simple explanation..... Because he didn't really care about her. For anyone to leave their dying loved one, just to make it to the summit of a mountain, tells me all I need to know about that person. And so many people saying they feel sorry for him, makes me furious.

[@911skull]

Totally agree with you guys. He sacrificed her for his ego.

[@deerheart87]

I completely agree

[@kiratwo4u]

this comments make me sick

[@user-dm3kn2ux1w]

Dont worry because he names a street after her and gave her a goodbye hug. She was a good wife and followed him to the end. I bet if it was him struggling there bodies could still be found there with her shielding him cuddling his egomaniac corpse. The fact he still mentioned he was pissed he didnt get a photo at the top is proof of that. Should of took a selfie stick you TWAT

[@cynthiaropoli]

No desire to climb any mountain but I have a morbid fascination with the disasters that inevitably happen.

[@joshstiltner]

I’ve been climbing mountains most of my life, and even if I had the money, I wouldn’t climb Everest. It doesn’t mean anything anymore.

[@fingertapper88]

Right, because you are a sensible human being who can spot bullshit

[@samuraisom636]

Thats because you understand the diminishing value of summiting Everest, outside the climbing community summiting is sort of a badge of honour and gives you bragging rights

[@worldtravelerforever]

MilesonFrames diminishing value?

[@damienfrancois5703]

BS!!!!!!!!!! Not a giant step for humanity, but sure a giant step for a person! I climbed Everest on May 23rd 2019 and it was the best I have ever experienced!

[@vangxiong9643]

@@damienfrancois5703 yeah and that 70yr old lady summit Mt Everest as well... doesn't mean ur special.... even Bob, Lucy, Nancy, Larry, Tom, brad, Mike, Tobe... they all done it lol 😆😂🤣

[@ontheedge33371]

If you see a lineup of hundreds of people on summit day you need to have to strength to swallow your pride and walk away ! Climbing is something that brings out the best and worst in people and death is the ultimate price paid by many in this activity 😶

[@involuntarysoul3867]

no one wants to walk away $50k

[@carakotopazinni6023]

True. If you run out of oxygen while waiting, you’re done

[@deerheart87]

Summit fever

[@catlover7166]

People who really aren't qualified to climb Mt. Everest are a liability for everyone else, especially in cases like this where there are too many people trying to summit at once. The smallest mistake can cost your life and the lives of others around you. It is also obviously an unfair burden on the sherpas.

[@mellel5594]

Rizza is a smart young man. He put common sense and his safety in front of his ego. I admire that!

[@davidcoleman757]

I never wanted to climb Everest, but to sit across that high valley and see Sagarmatha in all her magnificence was one of the greatest experiences of my life. I absolutely loved Nepal: its people, its culture and its divine cuisine. Wonderful place.

[@toomuch4em]

I would have gone back to camp the moment I saw a long line up the mountain. At that point, forget the money....your life isn't worth $40K.

[@fba90130]

It isn't just the $40K. It is also the long periods of training and acclimatization culminating in the summit. Money is just money, but that's a whole year of your life preparing for this day.

[@Katie-B]

@@fba90130 still life is worth more than years of training

[@fba90130]

@@Katie-B Of course if you knew you would die then turning back is easy. Nobody knows that, hence the risk.

[@mezmerya5130]

@@Katie-B you are still driving highway every day on your way home. knowing that you may die. but well, armchair alpinists in comments.

[@Katie-B]

@@mezmerya5130 id rather go on the motorway everyday than be stuck in a queue up Mount Everest where you’ll run out of oxygen and be stuck

[@sergioivan]

It's refreshing to see this kind of quality content from a source other than the Europeans or the Americans.

[@alessio2968]

As a experienced climber who has summited many 8000 metre peaks including Cho Oyu, Broad Peak, Manaslu, Everest and Lhotse I can say that you beginners should not be up there. You are putting not only my life at risk but the Sherpas as well. It really shows how selfish you are if you don’t have the experience and go up there

[@danjo1967]

i agree, and you are also part of the problem.

[@YourPoint1981]

@@danjo1967 🎯

[@missismiggins7329]

Another arrogant sociopathic cretin.

[@angiesavage2500]

While I agree with what you are saying Alessio. I think it should be up to the integrity of the climbing group you hired to get on top of Everest. They should not allow anyone who hasn’t submitted at least 1 of the 7 summits, go on Everest. You should have to have a pretty impressive climbing history before you’re allowed up there. Money talks and that’s what it seems it’s about. I saw $98,000 is what is costing right now. And a good amount of that goes to the Nepalese government. Because I know people don’t try the China side often. I feel you should have to have experience climatizing before you can go up there. And the fact you can really only do it between April and May. Makes it seem even more of a nightmare for anyone who has the money to pay to climb this mountain.

[@ryangrumbles2216]

I love your response. My sediments exactly. I came across Mt everset documentaries today. Anyone that lost their limbs deserved the outcome. I gave a break from political bullshit today and watched documentaries on horrific outcomes from climbing the highest mountain peak in the globe while being inexperienced morons. One chick thought she could climb to the peak without extrA OXYGEN. the 1996 may blizzard on Mt Everest baffled me as to the immense stupidity from inexperienced climbers. I exhibit stupid behaviors at a lower altitude.. I would never attempt to be a grandiose dipshit attempting to climb to extreme altitudes without doing my research.. You have to be a real special kind of stupid to believe that you could climb Mt Everest..

[@Thevegarunner]

This is such a sad story. The husband saying that "Death is inevitable, but if you die in your favourite place, then that eases the pain", has of course no other option saying that. Losing someone in this way must be very hard. Maybe people who want to climb this mountain should watch this first. Although, I love mountains in every way, Everest will never be my goal. Too crowded with too many ego's.

[@gowdsake7103]

When he could have given her HIS remaining oxygen !

[@Federico_Cahis]

He's trying to clear his conscience because of his ambition and indifference to his wife. Remember, his priority was the photo on the summit.

[@flyingrover9022]

She begged him not to leave her while she was dying on the descent…in the end he had to choose himself. I know the guilt is eating him alive. She ultimately died because of “status”.

[@JeanPaulBeaubier]

@@Federico_Cahis "Indifference"... Oh please. He clearly has a lot of survivor's guilt based on his interview. You have to remember that they both trained for the climb and wanted to do it together, and while it's unfortunate that the wife died, you can't blame it solely on HIS ambition; they were both ambitious.

[@Federico_Cahis]

@@JeanPaulBeaubier sounds more like guilt for having selfishly left her. Somehow mountaineering is the only activity/sport where ambitious people and couples leave each other to die? Get outta here.

[@shable1436]

Seeing these out of shape ppl who can barely walk around at base camp makes me sick to my stomach, if anything its a testament to how great the sherpas are

[@sebastianfey8687]

That one Lady who looked like neil Armstrong really shook me. Im way fitter than her and i would not even try to go to base Camp Everest.... Really insane imho

[@MusiicRoolz]

"we should not expect anything from anyone"...wise words. sad, but rizza unfortunately learnt an important lesson

[@MusiicRoolz]

also to anyone who turned before the summit, you still scaled the majority of the highest mountain in the world. I'm no mountaineer so maybe I can't quite understand but my god that would be more than enough for me 😅

[@onehundredpercentmaxnochil9720]

Rizza, as a fellow Kashmiri, kudos for keeping a level head and not fall into an ego trap which is summit fever!! I think your bravest decision was to ask your dad to climb Everest and loan you money. How you managed to convince your parents to do that is beyond me. I only had 2 career options growing up - Doctor or Engineer. Guess what I'm working as today?? Lol, in any case. Lch lch Mubarak 😸

[@jenshoefer7944]

He has the right attitude for a climber, calm and conscious and physically actually also fitter than some of the other money spending tourists

[@stephenbarrosse831]

“I have here a certificate that proves I climbed Everest.” So cringy...

[@you393]

And then says people do it for ego qnd to get certificate😂

[@hearmenow909]

He got a death certificate instead.

[@batterybhai63]

There was one more person who died during those 3 days on Everest called Nihal Bagwan. He was a young and well trained mountaineer. But he died of extreme exhaustion. These are such sad stories.

[@alethastevens6151]

So 😐 Bagwan God bless your family sorry.🌺🙏🏽HI

[@laurieb3703]

May he also rest easy 🙏

[@destroyerinazuma96]

I still recall how there was a K2 crew of journalists climbing and when one felt a bit sick they all decided to turn around. They helped in rescuing a bunch of ppl in their way as it was one of those deadly stormy seasons. I can't remember the exact year but if I find the newspaper (either Time mag or a famous sports mag) I can find the team.

[@0maggie0Bao]

Most of the climbers lose humanity in Mt Everest. Summit for the wrong reason is inviting the wrong consequences!! Totally agree.

[@dickfitswell3437]

Every single climber must bring down a piece of trash that is not theirs in order to get the summit cert or be allowed to come try again. We are a bunch of greedy filthy animals

[@synergisticcollusion134]

Not only would that be ineffective, but it could cost lives. How about people just take PERSONAL responsibility for their own stuff instead of relying on others to do it?

[@LeolaGlamour]

@Janitor Queen clean up crews?! Risking lives for trash?! I’m with the op people need to be responsible for their own trash.

[@billhumburger5583]

I sense Rizza is a good person and human being, I’m very glad you made the right decision to turn around, the world is a much better place because you are here. I’m certain your Father would agree, he must love you very much. If something bad happens to you, his world would be destroyed. Once again, great job on your climb and smart decisions. God bless you from the U.S.A

[@azyanziyad1291]

One important thing you have to think EVER about it is LIFE AS A WHOLE AND TO YOURSELF. Rizza Made it the Most Crucial Decision not only of his Career but His Life as it seriously Save Him From Death with 800 Meters to the Summit. This Seriously needs a Autobiography of his Life and that Season Climb as a Whole to Look into for future Generations

[@drivewithme1120]

I remember seeing the pictures with the line of climbers and I could feel the anxiety building. I was shocked there were that many people at once.

[@earthalydelights]

"I said to my wife we can either buy a new Mercedes or climb Everest" That right there sums up perfectly what is wrong with the mindest of these people. It's just another status symbol they can afford so they believe they have the right to it.

[@stylenonsense1228]

@earthalydelights And he wants to turn back because he felt depressed that he can’t take photos on the summit!!! SERIOUSLY?!?!!? 35:43

[@donluego9448]

They were wannabe yuppies. What a yuppie thing to say., "Do you want to buy a Mercedes or climb Mount Everest?" They were defiantly into status symbols. Looks like at the end he was expecting his street to be named after his wife.

[@Peaceshiet812]

That’s exactly what I thought , empty, empty people.

[@chechuivanov1706]

So sad that an Everest guide didn’t want to talk about unhealthy companies since the problem could get worse if they do not speak.

[@marcosrotllan]

Mountain prostitutes

[@Viraie]

No sherpa or High altitude porter wants to publicly talk about it. It's a well paying job, albeit a very risky one, and many others are willing to take your place if the guide companies start shunning you. The only way to talk about it is if you plan on retiring the moment the company names pass your lips.

[@jaelzion]

@@Viraie Right. It's so easy for comfortable westerners to say they should be willing to throw away their livelihood.

[@Kevron101]

Sitting here at home in the PNW, I stumbled upon this story purely by accident. It is a moving story to be sure and sad, but its is also inspiring in some ways. I have respect for this gentleman who lost his wife Anjali. May her soul RIP.. To see him still persevering and climbing is a testament to his courage and inner fortitude. Thanks for sharing.

[@marneo7514]

Imagine the terror of being unable to stand up and knowing you are going to be abandoned to freeze and die alone in the dark. More than three hundred people have suffered that horrific death. They didn't die "doing what they loved". They died alone, terrified, abandoned, slowly suffocating, slowly freezing and praying to God to be saved from this horror, watching their death approach agonizing moment by agonizing moment. That's the price for all the other pigs to have their "summit certificates" "summit photos" and little prayer strings to hang on the edges so they can tell themselves how cool they are, walking past their dying and dead brothers and sisters.

[@garytolodziecki5326]

Don't climb Everest,Dummy.

[@paulofronch]

Exactly and this is horrible, people never realize until it happens to themselves, always the same thing

[@Ascendvideo]

How do you leave your wife to go the Summitt and then when you come back you just leave her to die? I know it was dier circumstances but Not for nothing but you brought her there, go together die together. Chasing a accomplishment over the safety and wellbeing of your life partner. Some karmic debt right there for sure

[@ivorybilled8983]

No, actually, many of those who died fell thousands of feet down vertical spaces all the way to the glaciers below. So they didn't all die slowly.

[@TheCBKgirl]

If you swim with sharks you might get eaten.

[@gatekeeper84]

That 80 year old Japanese man that was referenced at 7:11 is Yūichirō Miura. The first man who skied down Everest in 1970. A former professional downhill skier and alpinist. "If an 80 year old can do it..."

[@CaptainHarlock-kv4zt]

Thanks for the information. So he wasn't just a casual 80 year old!!

[@scottrosenthal3437]

80 year old would be the exception, not the rule. Only the most seasoned and experienced climbers should be allowed. It's greed driven. 11 people needlessly died because a 3 day window is impossible with that many climbers. They have to figure a safe number and that is it. But novice climbers have no business attempting this mountain, or K2 for that matter. Start with other 8K mountains first.

[@Dsutradhar]

I doubt maam would survive even if there was no trafic jam. The old man made it just barely. Remember, Age is not just a number.

[@merchantprincess7010]

I don't want to even imagine watching someone I love slowly die right in front of me and there is nothing I can do about it. RIP Anjali.

[@bindlepig8064]

Having to leave them on a freezing mountain top to die alone. I don't know if i could leave. Probably stay and hold her and die together.

[@Lilmickcrocodiledundee0001]

@@bindlepig8064 I know. How heartbreaking. I would probably stay if it was my wife and kids were grown up

[@t.w.7731]

She had it coming.

[@lusisa96]

If I was a climber passing by as the husband described, I would 100% be dumb enough to forget about the summit and try to save her, and probably die as well as a consequence. But I just cannot pass someone dying and not do anything. That's part of the many reasons I will never climb Everest ;)

[@bonitabanana9342]

@@lusisa96 you're the smart and good one then

[@kenjifox4264]

One day I’d love to climb Everest. Climbing doesn’t mean making it to the summit, I’ll just climb a little bit and then head back down. I can still say I climbed Everest 😅 No way I’d climb to the top!!

[@sC-vk8xi]

best idea!

[@janicem9225]

I've climbed Everest several times now..... From the comfort of my own home, through videos and Google. 😂

[@kenjifox4264]

@@janicem9225 you’ve climbed Everest vicariously through yourself.

[@animesaw183]

Blaming others is not the solution. His wife died because of his carelessness and ego to summit the Everest. He should've taken his wife down to the camp knowing there were too many people jammed to the summit. Waiting on the line is the risk of losing lives by running out of oxygen and he knows that very well but he chose to summit the Everest. He is sole person to be blamed for the death of his wife not others period period.

[@fredbissnette3104]

It's a status symbol like a rolex or a Bentley or a race horse, it's no longer a challenge it's been done

[@gaittr]

I'm sad for the real Mountaineers that no longer get to enjoy this Mountain Due to hyper overcrowding and greed

[@jarnold1789]

Agreed. Thankfully there are many other mountains without this problem to enjoy

[@canamrider07]

I still enjoy my Mountain Dew.

[@elishh8173]

It makes me angry that the climbers expect the sherpas to almost sacrifice their lives for them!!! The sherpas are the most important for this climbing and their lives are just as important as the climbers!!

[@DEadlykissED]

Everyone who decides to turn around still can say "I've climbed mt everest" you really dont need to wait hours to reach the summit just because of others. IF you've reached the summit you can say "I was patient and accepted to die for it" and it is just this you can say. and if you arent experienced and you reached the summit you can say "i've reached the summit. i saw other ppl die" please add "because of me".

[@bullcrap9409]

Well put!!!

[@windsofmarchjourneyperrytr2823]

Looking over the ice crevasse 17:15? I'd drop a rock and when I didn't hear it land, I'd be, "ok fk this, I'm out." Lol.

[@iahn4ever]

Didn't the couple promise that they would go down together if there was a problem? He should have waited for her

[@_ma1952]

He did not. Men never wait for women.

[@mercury_rising]

Waiting and holding up the line, which is single file in some places, puts the lives of other climbers at risk. Plus, then he also would have run out of oxygen.

[@johndurrer7869]

Each day that the weather is good enough for a summit push should count as a summit day. There should only be a certain amount of passes allowed for each summit day. If there is only 3 summit days in that season and your pass is for the 4th summit day you go home without an attempt. Teams could include a 5-10k insurance policy in their package that offers a free attempt the following season if they don’t get an attempt that season because of weather. They could then charge more for the early summit pass. More money and more safety

[@jbuckley2546]

Sounds like organising a pass to Disney.

[@bigballz4u]

I think what Alan Arnette was saying makes the most sense. He said that permits should only be issued to people who have already climbed an 8000 metre, which I think is fair because if you want to reach the top of the world, it should be earned. The root cause of the issue was too many inexperienced climbers slowing down the line.