Two British Climber's Horrible TRAGEDY on Mt. Everest

Peter Boardman and Joe Tasker attempt to take on the three pinnacles of Everest in 1982. It was regarded as an impossible climb...this is their story.

[@enyacsengeri3517]

It was considered impossible, but it turned out to be - in fact - impossible

[@gyaniadmi2347]

Sherpas have climbed this peaks , but it is not considered achivement untill someone from West does it.

[@ggm4me]

the worlds highest cemetery

[@shawnMarin5308]

When the sherpas tell you not to do it....don't do it

[@chrisbusinelle7276]

People define "tragedy" differently...no one kidnapped them and dragged them there...they were exactly where they wanted to be doing what they wanted to be doing

[@fredericklockard3854]

Sorry but a tragedy is when a person dies suddenly through no fault of their own. This is just another example of play stupid games win stupid prizes.

[@willbart1236]

Mount Everest. The narcissist eliminator.

[@kingarthur4641]

Better to be HOME, wishing you were there.. than to be THERE wishing you were home .

[@angielala9453]

My 4th grade teacher was Roskelley!!! She almost lost her husband and lost a son to these mountains! It’s heart breaking! So mind your words pls!!!

[@Mojo702]

Why do people continue to be surprised or think dying on Everest is a tragedy? It should be expected. If you decide to climb Everest, your expectation should be that there's a very good chance you are dying up there.

[@nuckinfuts7610]

"They would never be

[@SandraLily2]

People are probably saying, "at least they died doing what they loved." Please. What a waste.

[@LilyGazou]

Old climbers and bold climbers but few old bold climbers.

[@matthew87delta]

Too bad there’s not the worlds largest zip line near the top.

[@kyotoben610]

Note to self,"Never climb to the top of Everest. Don't ever try."

[@john4886]

Look how many people who

[@MrCushcam]

These two were some of the greatest climbers ever. RIP

[@cynthiamarston2208]

Bought a book with three books in one. Chi Mika ha (whatever) book was best eye opener. They are bound by the extreme conditions and the skill sets needed yet they are pretty separate from each other. How a lot of men were in the 70’s I guess. English too.

[@Mumbles-mw1vt]

Peter Boardman came and gave an inspirational talk to my school in Derbyshire not long before this tragedy. True legend.

[@simonedevlin7710]

RIP Joe and Pete, pinnacle climbers of distinction.❤