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23 күн бұрын

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@miketausig4205

22 күн бұрын

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22 күн бұрын

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22 күн бұрын

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22 күн бұрын

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It is absolutely INSANE that someone with a PACEMAKER would be so stupid as to attempt to summit. She was a hazard to everyone in her party

@john-nx4xn

23 күн бұрын

Greed 😂 💵.....one less rich dummy

No convincing needed. I'm not going to one of the most remote places on earth only to be surrounded by a lot of people, noise and trash.

I would have thought that after two guides died in 1996 -- Scott Fischer and Rob Hall -- people would have taken a step back. The Sherpa deaths are the worst. They're doing it to support their families, for relatively little money.

@Bearwithme560

24 күн бұрын

I don't understand that, at all.

@bradleygonzalez1160

24 күн бұрын

There is no type of safety net for the sherpas that pass away?

When is it EVER going to stop?????? Can we not appreciate this natural beauty from the floor??????

I'd love to go to basecamp and help with the clean up efforts.

@EverestMystery

24 күн бұрын

You should most definitely do that someday! There are cleanup operations always working in the Khumbu and to Everest Base Camp. Thank you for watching!

@smartbomb7202

24 күн бұрын

then go ...instead of talking about it...blah blah blah

@dks13827

24 күн бұрын

go. just hire a guide.

@simbalantana4572

24 күн бұрын

@@smartbomb7202 RUDE. And do you know that not everyone has the means to travel halfway around the world?

@Bearwithme560

24 күн бұрын

I wonder if there's an organization to which we can donate money towards cleaning up the *mountains* of garbage? A feat as worthy as climbing the Mountain, if one hasn't the funds to travel. ETA, I see he indicated there are indeed cleanup operations that would benefit. :)

My middle school students know I'm into adventure travel and have asked me if I plan to climb Everest. When I say no and they ask me why not, I tell them that there are a lot of deaths on the mountain and that about one third of them are Sherpas. I couldn't with a clear conscience ask somebody to take a risk that high just so I could climb a mountain. After a moment one of the students asked "Wait a minute......who are the other two thirds?" When they heard that it was mainly the people from the other countries that have gone to Everest because they want to climb it, another student responded with "Shouldn't THAT be your main reason for not going??"

I have two 8K peaks under my belt (Chou Ouy in 2014 and Manaslu in 2019. Both were sponsored expeditions.) and although Everest always been my dream. But with the Popularity and commercialization of the mountain, and the rise of companies that tend to their paying costumers, the prices becoming more and more expensive, and its getting to the point of being ridiculous. Some companies offering gourmet chefs, masseuses, and spas. Which in my point is just a absurd. Therefore without being sponsored, Everest is simply becoming out of the pocket for most mountaineering enthusiasts. But more and more attracts rich people, that should not have been on the mountain in the first place, and that's the reason why the death toll will only continue to rise.

@icegypsy99

21 күн бұрын

I agree. I have been following one recent climber. He went through a lot of the costs involved. Between the required gear, paying fees, paying the tour people, and all the other expenses it was well over $125k. On top of that the risk. I would much rather see the Sherpas be given work as mountaineering trainers on safer mountains. I'm sure it would be good steady work for them under safer conditions.

@EverestMystery

15 күн бұрын

Thanks as always for watching the videos and for sharing your thoughts. Truly appreciate your insight and experience

I remember when Rob Hall and Scott died and I think 5 others that year. We thought wow that’s so many lives sadly lost. Now 18! When is Nepal going to start putting restrictions on climbers like Tibet. I get Nepal is poor and needs the money but so many needless deaths. I remember watching Beyond the Limit and Russel Bryce pulling anyone off the mountain that could not prove to him they could climb up and down safely. He also said if any climbers put his Shepras lives at risk, he’d pull his Sherpas out and deal with lawyers later. Huge respect to Russell.

To name the ,go fund me‘ page for the support for the families of the three sherpas who died, was very decent. Thank you!

@EverestMystery

5 күн бұрын

Thank you! I have an interview with David Morton, one of the founders, linked in the notes of the video. Really glad. you took the time to watch the video!

I am reminded of Yvon Chouinard . . . Back in the late 50s and 60s he and friends would go on adventures, climbing and such. He would then write articles about these experiences. Others then went to have their own adventures. When Chouinard and friends returned to the locations they found they were sharing with others. He then wrote articles complaining about the crowding of these locations . . . Even though he had indirectly contributed to enticing others to be there. ... Thom, beware of complaining about something you had a hand in creating.

@EverestMystery

24 күн бұрын

I love Yvon Chouinard. The fun hogs. Inspired a generation to go to places where few have ever gone

Thanks for you level headed posts and stating facts.

@EverestMystery

24 күн бұрын

Thank you very much and thanks for watching!

Great channel!! No interest in mountain climbing .... But I think I must have, I cant get enough of your brilliantly narrated and edited mini docs!

Thk you for this important, excellent presentation. So sad families losing loved ones. I pray ppl will get the help they need.-- I don't climb mtns but am very interested in this topic.

@ErinRenee1990

23 күн бұрын

Same

This is what l like most about your channel: you don't pander to viewers.

@EverestMystery

15 күн бұрын

Thanks so much, truly appreciate it :)

Do the sherpas have some sort of union? It seems like every company should be required to pay into a fund to provide for the families of sherpas who are injured and disabled or killed while working on Everest (so that their families are not forced to live in poverty when the breadwinner is killed).

@miketausig4205

22 күн бұрын

No. There is no union. When the disaster of 2015 happened, and so many Sherpa died, the country of Nepal offered to pay each family $5000. There are reports, however, that the country didn’t make good on all of this. Secondarily, there is an organization called the Juniper Fund, which is a non-profit that helps assist families of Sherpa who have died. Admittedly, I don’t know a ton about it, but the concept is good.

Great job on this 😊

@EverestMystery

3 күн бұрын

Thank you! 😄 Part 2 will be out today or this evening

@MomCatMeows

3 күн бұрын

@@EverestMystery Did you see the article that came out today about the Sherpa making his 30th climb? I'll link it....

I love how passionate people are about climbing but we all have to do our part. People should take an effort to help the people in Nepal for better education and creating better jobs so they don't need to die on the mountains.

@miketausig4205

22 күн бұрын

There are lots of organizations ready to take your money.

Congrats on the ad spot! I really enjoy your content and am glad to see it producing results for you in that sense.

Fascinating!! Thanks, Thom!!

How tragic all these deaths. however, the lady with a pacemaker! How sad!

Always enjoy the videos but also loved the music, looking forward to Pt 2

Everyone gets a trophy, you-go-get-'em-girl mentality. Reminds me of when Ross and Chandler on "Friends" are talking about climbing Everest. Phoebe: "Yeah, you WOULD die!"

Take only photographs, leave just footprints. I think this is the motto more people should employ when going into the wilderness. The 'Asian lady with a pacemaker' is so specific a category, I wonder what her personality was like to have to be forcibly airlifted to hospital. Ambition clouds judgement so often, it seems. I'm concerned about Everest 2024 statistics, maybe the loo bags will help with waste though.

The mountain must have gotten angry at the chap chucking bottles over edge...sounds disrespectful especially with the news of rubbish left...if you take it on, take it away.

@EverestMystery

24 күн бұрын

Truth be told, the way it was worded in the article might have not been literal....further information on what happened was unavailable. Often times the individuals writing the stories don't have a sense of the mountaineering terminology. The gentleman might have been switching bottles out. It's very sad he was lost.

@john-nx4xn

23 күн бұрын

​@@EverestMysteryit doesn't matter it's turned into a status symbol. Which really isn't. The biggest challenge to climbing the worlds longest and steepest waiting line is patience. And the trash these greedy rich people (along with the government issuing permits) leave is absolutely disgusting. It's mother nature's way of weeding out the useless. Everest in my youth was a natural wonder only the best and strongest and most determined could climb. Now any monkey with a bank account and the patience of jobe can climb it. Couldn't care less. Weed out the useless.

If I was at a public campsite like EBC and people were dying in those numbers I would seriously consider getting the heck out of there. I wonder if life insurance pay out for mountaineering accidents. If so they all should buy big policies.

@miketausig4205

22 күн бұрын

Many do.

Thank you for being a voice ❤

@EverestMystery

10 күн бұрын

Thank you and thank you for supporting the channel!

I truly enjoy your posts. I have never climbed, but you bring excellent view of what it entails. Thank you!

@EverestMystery

24 күн бұрын

Thank you very much! And thank you for supporting the channel, it means very much to me!

@lindaroth6273

24 күн бұрын

Sadly, if nobody goes to Everest the sherpas won't have work to support their families. It is a catch 22. I feel for them and their limited opportunities

Good video. Don’t worry about the critics and “pandering”. Do your thing bro. 😎 💪

Are you familiar with Jim Williams with Exum? I worked for him back in the 90's, right when Sandy Pitnam was in that storm. She tried to talk him into taking her to the top once more and he declined, thank God.

@EverestMystery

7 күн бұрын

Yes absolutely I met Jim on Denali in the early 2000’s. He’s a star in the guiding realm, world class. Thanks for watching and for commenting!

I had many discussions with Suzanne Leopoldina Jesus before her fatal attempt. We were discussing our Nepal treks and I was not shocked (but saddened, yes) at the news of her death. Identity politics combined with altitude obsession is such a deadly combination. I would not be surprised to hear that this season will see the first Syrian Lesbian with a Cleft Palate to summit Everest. Great video as usual Thom!

@EverestMystery

23 күн бұрын

I've been talking with a woman who has a pacemaker and she endeavors to climb Everest in a couple years. She has been methodically going higher and higher to mountains around the world to test out the limits of what it is she wishes to do. She is under the guidance of one of the best guides in the world (friend of mine and guest on this channel). I'll bring her story to the channel in time. Thanks so much for watching, as usual!

@humbertsmith8864

23 күн бұрын

@@EverestMystery Wow...wonderful...good to hear of the preparation! Such a contrast. Look forward to seeing it.

This was a great video. I really enjoyed you telling us more about the people who lost their lives. It shows the more human side of mountaineering. Of course it would be better to hear that no one died but unfortunately people do.

To be honest, i have been horrified by Everest. Not by its beauty but by the people on it. People on Everest have no honour. I would rather die trying than leave somebody behind, walk over them, on them, while they are begging for help. Everest should be closed down and climbed solely for research and science purpose. The money the locals would miss is just bullshit. They had a life there before we came, they are fine without us, i am pretty sure off that. Tons and tons off garbage also left, luxury like television and every imaginable comfort you could wish for. Its discusting... All for ego. You cant even drink any off the water there, its all polluted by death people and human feces

@johnryan8808

24 күн бұрын

They drink melted snow.

@melindahall5062

22 күн бұрын

There is nothing to be done when a person is sick at high altitude. In order for you to climb mountains it’s necessary to accept that you or others will die. It’s impossible to get anyone down. It’s a sick morality, but it’s truly “every man for himself”.

@miketausig4205

22 күн бұрын

Several pieces of info you state are patently false. Not all the water is polluted. Second, the entire Sherpa community has built their livelihood around high altitude trekking. If tourism was to suddenly stop, it would take generations for them to recover. Third, while there are some who climb for ego, that is not true of everyone. I am not wealthy…in fact, I’m barely middle class. The two times I went had nothing to do with ego, and it took years to raise money. I met many people just like me, who climbed for reasons very personal to themselves. In fact, I would say more people are like that, than the rich, over-privileged people you imagine venturing up there. Lastly, I would say, unless you climb and/or have been to the mountain, it’s not fair to judge something, especially since it’s obvious that you don’t have that understanding gained only from experience. Peace.

@thelivingbook

22 күн бұрын

@@miketausig4205 20 year old "sherpas" risking and losing their lifes for the luxury off tourists isnt ethical for me. They most likely only get a scrap off the money the tourists pay for while some big companies cash in the big money, Africa style, but than in Nepal. I dont believe it improves their community that much, i would rather say they are better off without us. Considering the deaths and how tourism has evolved over the decades on Everest and it has become normal to leave people for death to defend their summit, its just morally wrong to continue that. I would never go to place like that after knowing what i know now

Sounds ridiculous climbing when one has a pacemaker, we all have. Dreams to follow but know your limitations..

@EverestMystery

24 күн бұрын

I have been in touch with an exceptional young woman who does have a pacemaker and she is endeavoring to one day climb Everest. She is taking small steps to accomplish her goal by climbing ever higher mountains in the world under the auspices and guiding of a person I consider to be one of the best guides in the world. I'll certainly bring her story to the channel when the time comes! Thanks so much for watching!

@Markussoulmusic

24 күн бұрын

True story I went through a phase of wanting go up there ,but I have afib and that's just selfish if something happens so move on to other ventures

@thelivingbook

24 күн бұрын

​@@Markussoulmusicnothing selfish on becoming a permanent ice lolly on the mountain while hundreds off selfish people step over you and on you so that they can "summit"

@Bearwithme560

24 күн бұрын

@@Markussoulmusic A-fib can bring you to your knees and if you have an IED, blood pressure monitors no longer register when you're in an attack. l only know now by when my legs go too weak and numb to stand. So, good choice - and after all, life is about pacing and understanding our limitations.

@Markussoulmusic

24 күн бұрын

@@Bearwithme560 most definitely my friend

I understand why people think it’s a fool hardy risk, however, I get it. I feel such a draw to go there and do the same thing. I don’t know why, it’s really weird. I have probably watched 50 videos and read countless articles to know the good and the bad. I would love to try it, but it’s too much of a risk, even financially. It is very possible you could get out there and not be able to even get to base camp 2 then all your money is already spent. I could never afford it anyway.

@EverestMystery

15 күн бұрын

I completely hear you. The only way for me to get there was to be hired to film documentaries. I believe it's possible to save and make it happen. But, if I were going to save $45000 I'd probably go to a place where there were very few, if any, other human beings on a remote part of the map. Thanks so much for watching!

Good for you Tom.

I went to Nepal in 1990. We were going trekking not climbing. We saw Everest from a distance. Even back then, the Nepalese had a phrase, "white man's flag", describing the huge amount of toilet paper left at the climb sites and on the mountains.

Pride comes before the fall.

Thank you Thom

@EverestMystery

13 күн бұрын

Very welcome and thank you!

Very good, thank you! As an avid outdoorsman, living, climbing, skiing, hiking on a daily basis in the mountains I have never really been able to grasp the egocentrism of the people that pay to have persons help them achieve goals that they would otherwise not be able to achieve themselves. How sad and empty they must be.

I climbed Mt Fuji while in the Marines and that was good enough for me.

@EverestMystery

15 күн бұрын

That sounds amazing! I'd love to do that someday - thanks for watching!

Thanks for the tips, but having already used eight of my lives, l'm being extra careful with the last one.

I was avoiding this episode as too heartbreaking to sit through, but you asked me to check Juniper out so I watched it. I note that "The Juniper Fund" has omitted publishing Annual Reports at their website since 2020, so there's a question as to current finances. I also note that the IRS has failed to list a copy of the tax return 990T since 2021. Not sure if this is IRS fault or Juniper. I get that teams in small organizations can be pressed for time to cover all responsibilities but since it's a non-profit it's paramount to reassure the public.

@EverestMystery

6 күн бұрын

I think any absence of documents could easily be solved with a request to the Juniper Fund.

The amount of Steel left on that Mountain is huge

@nanakigamer9852

24 күн бұрын

Also, i love that your ad is for mental health services. I think that your heart is in the right place

@EverestMystery

24 күн бұрын

It's a natural fit. We all need help at times....

@SuperLisalis

24 күн бұрын

Steel ????

@zsuzsablom6256

24 күн бұрын

Oxygen tanks.

We all search for our own meaning in our lives. For some it is a search for the divine within ourselves. It is this reverence for things greater than ourselves which has led so many to seek this meaning it the highest, the farthest or other extremes of our world. Then there are those who find this meaning in providing the best they can for their families by working in places which pay well because of these risks and extremes. These people often meet in these areas. As I watch this, Thom, know that I am saying their names with you to call them once again to the lips of the living. Thank you for making their names known beyond their families. May they find rest, and their families find comfort.

@EverestMystery

7 күн бұрын

Fantastic comment, thank you! I'm working on Part 2 this week....with all the things happening there literally right now I want to be sure they are all remembered

I can't like your video enough. Is it really a success if one uses help? Is it really personal achievement? Is it really worth it all those lives? Is it really worth of all garbage left on the mountain?

@EverestMystery

24 күн бұрын

Thank you for watching! In part 2 I'll talk more about the garbage situation...

@sergej23kv

24 күн бұрын

@@EverestMystery I personally don't see it as my personal achievement if I didn't do it myself or with help of friends, part of the team we assembled together. As for garbage, it makes me sick to see that people who "love nature" but leave so much garbage behind them.

Even living the rest of one’s life with no fingers, toes or nose is too high a price to pay.

It's time for mountaineers to pack out their garbage.

I have a copy of Mallory and Irving’s expedition. No ropes no ladders. No thermal or sufficient weather clothing. Commercial businesses are without conscience. Not in my view a summit , in comparison to the earlier expeditions. That commerce to put so many families without a father figure, and whilst this is what we feel are taken advantage, promotewbwons to follow in fathers footsteps , the heartbreak. Sherpas taken advantage of, the very ones who need to support families. Commercial climbing needs to stop. A interesting documentary of the base camps sanitation and environmental impact on health down stream, sewerage seeping into farmlands along with rubbish. Leaving those who live there with a toxic health hazard. Organisers have washed their hands of the responsibility, just rubbing hands with money, a disgraceful. I would go further. But I can’t. Take away the easy oa D Make Mountaineers. Not a gathering of a weekend experience. Cause money buys anything.

Seems like it has become a huge money grab. Especially since tour operators from other countries have started to operate. There should be strict restrictions on who can go, not just those who have $$$. They should have a minimum amount of past mountain experience to qualify, they should have to pass a strict physical. They should also have to do training specific to the area. I know some tour operators do take people up slowly, and take everyone through training / acclimation over days / weeks. I would imagine not all of them do it.

Mister we have soon the 100yr anniversary of mallorys everest climb, do you have someting special commig up for this occasion ? :)

@EverestMystery

18 күн бұрын

Yes, some cool videos await. Thanks for watching!

@Baron_de_Charlhus

18 күн бұрын

@@EverestMystery thank you very much

Breadwinners need to carry life insurance. LOTS of life insurance if they are mountaineers.

Nice hat. I’ve got the same one ❤

@EverestMystery

15 күн бұрын

Hell yeah, totally love Umphrey's!

Does anybody know how it’s going this season on Everest? I heard the ice fall is going to be treacherous this year.

@nancyhanson3472

23 күн бұрын

Another channel called Alan Arnette gives weekly updates on what is happening on Everest during the climbing season. (Thom and Alan know each other, so hopefully Thom will not mind me mentioning this here.)

I am wondering if Xuebin Chen died on the southern side of the mountain in Nepal because the Chinese authority had refused him a permit to climb the northern route from Tibet, not being experienced enough.

All I need is 1 reason - having to carry around human waste. Beyond that, the crowds.

Interesting video. But as you have summited Everest, you must know that people are not going to stop doing it.

@EverestMystery

15 күн бұрын

Absolutely. In fact, when Jon Krakauer wrote Into Thin Air about the '96 disaster, he felt it would dissuade people from climbing the mountain. It had the opposite effect.

“I’m gonna give you 10 reasons to not climb Mont Everest” Say no more! I only need one anyway lol

@EverestMystery

10 күн бұрын

LOL, so true! Thanks for watching :)

If it is deadly to climb why is climbing not made illegal? Just a random question

Guthrie Trapp!!!

@EverestMystery

12 күн бұрын

That dude rips!! I was wondering if anyone would notice 🎸

@danielsyvarth7469

12 күн бұрын

@@EverestMystery first saw him in 2007 at Robert's Western World. Such an amazing player!

I would love to just trek to Everest base camp and not go up. To carry my own tent and my own supplies and not have to put that burden on a sherpa. My own trash as well. But at the same time, paying them for their time, their openness to share their lands and moutians with me, makes me tworn on not wanting to hire their help. Maybe just someone to help guide me and tell me the history and life of the regions and the local people/villages, would be another way to pay them without putting a heavy burden on them. I know staying at tea houses greatly helps the area. And buying local at their markets also helps. Any way to help their lives and economy but never put their lives in danger, is what i wish I could do. If only I had the means to do it. I get emotional sometines watching Everest content because of how strongly i respect the Sherpa and their culture. How honored I would feel to even be allowed to experience and learn from them. To thank them for allowing me to share in their beautiful country and experience their culture. I know they do it cause they need the money, but it doesnt mean I wouldn't feel deeply honored anyway. Thanking them for everything they do.

When they say illness is that actually altitude sickness? Seams like too many just happened to pass from being sick from normal things we all could get.

unfortunately with this sort of situation, many of the people involved with supporting foreign climbers may be the breadwinner of their family, perhaps with an income far beyond what might be available to them otherwise. It's a niche occupation, and they risk the same sorts of tragedy that those they're guiding undertake, since they have the training and knowledge. Sir Edmund Hillary may have summitted with only Tenzing Norgay, but how many others were employed in the support team? Does Nepal have much of a tourist industry beyond Everest?

It’s pretty damned apalling that after the 1996 tragedy was so extremely well documented, we learned nothing. If anything the community cranked up the dangerous commercialization of this mountain. Since it’s so lucrative for the Sherpas to work in mountaineering, they basically have no choice if they want to raise their kids in relative comfort. So these guys are stuck between grinding poverty and a really good chance of dying on the mountain.

I’ve never understood the need to reach a goal that has this much danger. It fascinates me but I’m way too pragmatic 🤷🏻‍♀️

@EverestMystery

5 күн бұрын

That's the whole idea....because of the danger it becomes more intriguing. Granted, there are many who don't connect with that line of thinking ;)

I get it that Nepal is a poor country and issuing permits brings in a lot of mountain. I think the sheer number of people on the mountain and the long waits at the bottlenecks is in itself dangerous to all. I don’t know what the solution is.

I dream of been on this mountain many of times since a child and I'm not a climber.

@EverestMystery

15 күн бұрын

It's an admirable dream, one that to me took decades to realize. Thank you for watching the video!

@keithwhelan7467

15 күн бұрын

@@EverestMystery I would love to start climbing for big mountains but I'm hitting 40 soon I might be a bit old to start from scratch but I hope not

Selfish ppl who know the risks. Zero pity for them and a lesson to many poor wifes to not trust these guys that leave orphans cause their own egos r more important than rheir familys

Ive acctually seen last year,were they were taking bets on how many would die,how,sex of said persons etc.... Its jst crazy. All that $ to go freeze,eat and drink crap food and then kill yourself going up or down a big ol hill! As we say in the south... "Bless there hearts"...😮

We are now in the 2024 climbing season and I bet their will be 19 deaths this year

I’ve heard of Sherpa getting very small tips and at times nothing, is this true ?, if Westerners can afford these trips how can you skimp the guys that got you there. I guess it’s the same as stiffing the waitress after an expensive meal. I’d love an answer and I dig your show

I would like you to make a video about the life and living conditions of the Sherpas when they are not on mountaineering missions. I want to know what they do. Thank you😊

@EverestMystery

12 күн бұрын

Many moons ago, in 1993 during my first trip into the Khumbu Valley, the Sherpa homeland, I filmed extensively on this. I produced a documentary of sorts that ran on local television in western Massachusetts. For some time I sold it in VHS form (yup!) but I haven't seen it in ages. I called it Eyes Of Wonder. Maybe I'll dig that out and consider getting back up there to do some more filming. Thanks so much for your support!

@peachiep2734

7 күн бұрын

I live in Baltimore and never even knew about this mountain and how dangerous it is to traverse. Thanks for introducing me to this Everest life. I started watching your channel in 2023 and I'm so glad you have a sponsor. I even introduced this subject to my son who has also become interested in climbing mountains. I'm taking him to a climbing wall for his birthday.❤

Things happen if you're gonna do extreme sports

They need to stop attaching these firsts to the Mountain

Imagine spending $50,000 to die. Is there life insurance specifically for the expedition?

@EverestMystery

22 күн бұрын

Yes, there is....it's super affordable and covers virtually everything..... Also, as a member of the American Alpine Club they will pay for rescues up to 7000 meters, including helicopter evacs. Cheers and thank you for watching!

Everest is not in my bukt list unless they put a elevator to the top

Do you know of a legit company that cleanups Everest that I can donate to?

@EverestMystery

23 күн бұрын

I just added the Let's Clean Up Nepal (non profit) organization that has been doing work for years about this, and added a link to their homepage

Well you’ve seen my posts I assume!! I abhor the whole ‘ business of Everest!!’ To me the only word I can use is ‘pathetic’!! I believe that in order to even apply for a permit you must have proof that you’re fit and have tackled so me high altitude ( above 10-12 thousand feet! Maybe many times too!!!! Clean it up and work with Nepal for new requirements!!!!!!😡

You did it !!!!!!!!!! But we should not.

@EverestMystery

24 күн бұрын

I hope you go for it if it is your dream. If my sons said they wanted to climb Everest I would do everything in my power to help them make it come true. I think the idea of climbing Everest is the greatest dream one could ever have. It was constantly on my mind for decades

@phoebehill953

24 күн бұрын

I’ve done a lot of things I suggest other people don’t do! Pretty much everyone has.

Here's my intro for this video that will save you time. Here's 1 reason to not climb Mt. Everest, YOU'LL DIE.

@EverestMystery

16 күн бұрын

Lol love it!

First women to summit with a pace maker and an older woman to boot. A pure death wish. That climb taxes even a healthy heart and cardiovascular system severely. She adapted, she died.

@EverestMystery

4 сағат бұрын

There is a remarkable woman working with a prominent guide who has a pacemaker - she is planning to go there in 2026, working her way up bigger and bigger mountains. I will have her story here eventually

You do a great job on these videos. The best reason not to go.....standing in line in the death zone with dozens of others to summit. And for what? Bragging rights. Sorry folks, but if you haven't done it already, you have missed the boat. Find something new and original to set your goals on. Base jump looks interesting.

@melindahall5062

22 күн бұрын

Those pictures of lines at the top terrify me. You have to remember that they are on oxygen and the longer they wait, the more likely they will run out. All but a few will die.

The wrong tourists climbing the wrong mountain, for the wrong reason, in the wrong physical and mentdl condition. Commercialization ruins everything it touches, from a sleepy, quiet town, to a primitive camp site, to a fishing spot, to a major city, to a mountain. Once too many people create critical mass, the experience is changed, forever.

RIP the Sherpas that lost their lives doing their job. For the rest, well.. you got what was coming to you. Mean - I know -, realistic nonetheless.

@EverestMystery

3 күн бұрын

I appreciate your thoughts. To me, I see the people who lost their lives as highly motivated and passionate people, going full tilt after their dreams, living life to its fullest. To a person they all appear to have been kind, insightful and inspiring individuals. It feels like a net loss for everyone. I really appreciate you having taken the time to watch. I have part two coming out hopefully today. Thanks for visiting the channel!

people pay somewhere around 40k to have a bad time which is funny if it wasnt so tragic.......lets pretend we are all 30 in shape with no kids and ypu gpt offered 100k to summit everest.. you gonna do it?

The sherpa do it for the money bc they can earn 5-yrs salary in one climb. You're making it sound like they're somehow being taken advantage of which ix not true.

@EverestMystery

24 күн бұрын

Don’t put words in my mouth. Some might be taken advantage of but that’s not even remotely the conversation. Why would you suggest they’re being taken advantage of? You very likely believe it and are projecting your bias. Also, find me one single person who says they make five years salary in one climb and I’ll bring that person on the channel as a guest.

Good advice. Don't try to climb Mount Everest

Your suggestion to stop using local guides is short sighted. The local economy would be decimated. The local guides know the risk, and make the decision to do the job. I have spent years as a Paramedic and Firefighter. I have been burned over, nearly run over and risked my life to save people. I have nearly been killed fighting wildfires to save our forests and peoples homes that I don’t know. It’s in my DNA, as it is in there’s. As for the climbers, they know the risk, and the reward of summiting is obviously worth the risk, who are you to judge?

@EverestMystery

24 күн бұрын

Perhaps you were watching a different video? I'd never say stop using local guides (and didn't in this video...it's never been uttered from my lips). The statement is that people going there with the intent of climbing Chomo would be better off by gaining an understanding of the footprint they leave, not to rely solely on the services of others. Those individuals are put in danger's way...six of them lost their lives in 2023. Low budget and nefarious expedition operators of which I speak has nothing to do with being local or otherwise.

@smartbomb7202

24 күн бұрын

@ryanpotter4138 you sound like the hell of a fellow...lol

@lindaroth6273

24 күн бұрын

Respect to you for your choices and risk taking, not for ego but to help others

@rob_cd

24 күн бұрын

Nice flex

@user-yv8gx5vk7j

24 күн бұрын

What do you mean "in their "DNA"? Sherpas have evolved to survive at high altitudes to enable them to live in inhospitable climates, not risk life and limb, sometimes carrying weights up to 40 kilos for a pittance, in backbreaking servitude to affluent mountaineers. Porters do not choose to climb mountains for some "reward" but rather they often have no other way of earning a living, other than undertaking extremely dangerous, and treacherous work toiling up a mountain, that could very easily take their lives.

Unaccomplished people like yourself are all over the internet. BORING…!!!! What’s your point.

@bradpanter6559

23 күн бұрын

Unaccomplished?

@EverestMystery

23 күн бұрын

@vanzell1912 - please, with all due respect, do some research before commenting about a person and a topic that you are 'unaccomplished' in.

Maybe you should have to have a medical release to do this?? The Sherpa's should know who they are risking their life for.

@EverestMystery

15 күн бұрын

Many reputable expedition operators do require one. Some don't....