Mt Everest: Map Showing Locations Where Hundreds Of Climbers Died On Tallest Mountain Emerges

• A newly released map provides a stark visualization of the numerous fatalities on Mount Everest, underscoring the extreme dangers faced by climbers
• Since 1921, over 330 people have died while attempting to scale Everest, with approximately 200 bodies still on the mountain
• One of the most haunting markers was Green Boots, a body located 1,150 feet below the summit on the north face, serving as a grim waypoint for climbers

A map detailing the precise locations where hundreds of climbers have died on Mount Everest offers a stark reminder of the extreme risks involved in scaling the world's highest peak.

How many bodies still remain on Mt Everest?

Compiled from nearly a century of climbing history, the map highlights the treacherous zones that have claimed over 330 lives since records began in 1921.

At least around 200 bodies still remain on the mountain; their retrieval was deemed nearly impossible due to Everest's harsh conditions.

One of the most infamous markers on Everest was "Green Boots," a frozen body near the summit on the north face, as reported by Big Think.

For nearly 20 years, climbers passing by this figure, clad in bright climbing gear and huddled in a limestone alcove, were reminded of the perilous nature of their journey.

Green Boots become a landmark on Mt Everest

Thought to be Tsewang Paljor, a member of the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) who died in the blizzard of May 1996, Green Boots became an eerie landmark until a Chinese expedition moved the body to a more discreet location in 2014.

The map not only marks individual casualties but also highlights patterns of danger across the mountain.

Significant clusters of red flags denote the northern end of the Khumbu Icefall, an unstable glacier field notorious for its unpredictability.

Further up, the Lhotse Face and Hillary Step, both extremely challenging and hazardous sections, are marked by numerous fatalities.

The Death Zone

However, the most perilous aspect of Everest is its altitude, particularly above 8,000 meters, known as the "Death Zone," where the air is too thin to sustain human life for long periods.

In the Death Zone, climbers face severe hypoxia, likened to being "seriously drunk" without the pleasure.

This oxygen deprivation critically impairs judgment and physical capabilities, leading to many fatal mistakes.

The map's numerous red flags in this zone highlight the deadly impact of hypoxia on exhausted and dehydrated climbers.

A second map abstracts the topography to show the timeline and elevation of deaths, distinguishing between visiting climbers and local sherpas.

What does the second map offer?

It reveals a significant increase in fatalities starting in the 1970s, with the highest concentration of deadly events occurring between Camp IV and the summit from the 1990s onward.

Notably, the map also marks the devastating 2015 earthquake that triggered avalanches, resulting in 22 deaths, making it the deadliest single event on Everest to date.

These maps, while morbidly fascinating, provide critical insights into the risks of Everest.

They illustrate that motivation alone is insufficient for survival; climbers must be exceptionally well-trained, prepared, and fortunate.

The visualization of fatalities underscores the mountain's deadly nature, serving as a sombre tribute to those who perished and a cautionary guide for future climbers.

Most emotional deaths on Mt Everest

TUKO.co.ke featured some of the most emotional deaths on Mt Everest, including those of a couple who died after summoning the tallest mountain without supplemental oxygen.

Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay conquered the peak of Mount Everest over 60 years ago, paving the way for other climbers to brave the terrain.

Hundreds of seasoned and aspiring mountaineers make the attempt every year, with some returning alive while others don't.

Mount Everest has since become a graveyard for over 200 bodies frozen in time, each with a different story.

The bodies, preserved for years by the freezing temperatures, tell stories of people who dared to test their limits.

Proofreading by Mercy Nyambura Guthua, journalist and copy editor at TUKO.co.ke

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