“The Khumbu Icefall is located at the head of the Khumbu Glacier and the foot of the Western Cwm. It lies at an elevation of 5,486 metres (17,999 ft) on the Nepalese slopes of Mount Everest, not far above Base Camp and southwest of the summit. The icefall is regarded as one of the most dangerous…”
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Veterans of Mount Everest expeditions tell us their favorite, least-favorite, and toughest spots along the route to the summit.
dangerous section climbed at night
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Two climbers of Indian origin died on Mount Everest on May 22. Both had reached the top and perished while descending.
Icefall on the route to Everest
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There was a historically huge push to the top of Everest this week, but no reported deaths amid the summit bonanza.
Route builders encountered massive towers of ice
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The government of Nepal recently canceled cargo drone operations on Everest, cutting off a valuable tool for guiding companies. The decision left politicians, outfitters, and the drone operators scratching their heads.
Deadliest section of the Everest climb
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Another climber captured video of the frantic operation to free the two people who were buried by ice after a serac collapsed in the Khumbu Icefall
serac collapsed and buried two climbers
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Deadly hazards in the Khumbu Icefall have prevented officials from completing the climbing route. Now, guides and outfitters worry that the setback could result in conga lines later in the season.
treacherous tumble of glacial ice and rock
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How do climbers train their bodies to reach the summit of Everest? There’s lots of jogging, a few laps on a homemade ladder bridge, and maybe even a frigid climb in the middle of the night, for starters. These days, Everest coaches and training plans prepare a climber’s legs, lungs, and self-confidence for the rigors of the peak.
crevasse-filled glacier at the foot of Everest