The risks of climbing to Everest; The bitter and exciting realities

Climbing to the summit of Everest is the peak of mountaineering. This mountain attracts hundreds of climbers every year to climb; But the mountaineering path in Everest has challenges such as severe cold, avalanche and falling that they can threaten one’s life. Other factors that make it difficult to climb the summit include poor management, sudden climate changes in the mountains, and the crowd of climbers along the way. Join us to examine the risks of climbing Everest in this article. (Peakclimbingnepal)

Altitude Sickness is one of the main dangers of climbing Everest. This is due to the decrease in oxygen and air pressure for the climbers, so climbers will need supplement oxygen. In order for this problem not to happen, climbers must stay in the camps along the way. The acute type of altitude disease is occurred as “high altitude lung edema” (HAPE; lungs in the lungs) and “high altitude edema” (Hace; fluid accumulation in the brain); These two complications can be life -threatening. (DRARDAKIANI) (doctoreto)

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One of the main challenges of Mount Everest is the unpredictable weather of this mountain. The weather in the mountain can change suddenly within a few hours, and many climbers who start climbing in the air are caught in the storm. It is necessary to know the precise predictions and pay attention to the initial warnings for safety. Choosing the right time is also important; May is the best time to climb to Everest.

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In Mount Everest, with every 2 meters of climb, the temperature drops by approximately 0.5 degrees Celsius. High winds, storms, and night colds make it more difficult to climb. Due to the cold weather, many parts of Mount Everest are covered with snow; On sunny days, sunlight to snow causes problems such as eye fatigue and so on. Everest Peak is one of the coldest peaks in the world, and climbers must have warm clothing and equipment as they climb.

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Khumbu Icefall, also called “Khosbo Ice”, is a dangerous part of Khumbu Glacier in Mount Everest. Some of the huge ice creams of this sudden ice collapses, and this is one of the dangers of climbing Everest. The ice in this area is about one meter daily, causing deep cracks. Early in the morning is the best time to cross the area; Because of the night cold, the pieces of ice are less moving at this time. Sunlight increases the likelihood of ice crashes throughout the day.

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Avalanche usually occurs on the sloping routes of Mount Everest. In some parts of the mountain, such as “South Col”, “North Col” and Ice Falls, the avalanche is high. There have been many avalanches in the frozen frost; That is why this part is one of the most deadly parts of Everest. Climbers usually travel early in the morning to stay away from February; Because sunlight can increase the risk of avalanche.

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The “thirst of the summit” is called a strong tendency to reach the summit after a long and overwhelming path. Climbers must determine the precise return time and return at the same time. Determining the exact time of return and, regardless of conquest of the summit, is a vital and savior factor of many people. Even professional climbers should not endanger their lives; Because the lack of oxygen can cause “thirst of the summit” and force them to try too much and beyond their physical strength.

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“Crevasses” are cracks that appear in the refrigerators. The Nepal Ice on the Nepal side has many gaps. The depths of some icy gaps reach even up to 5 meters. Mountaineering teams are closed to the rope team members to save him if a climber falls into the ice cream. Sometimes it is difficult to observe the gaps; Because their crater is covered with snow and this snow falls as people pass; These gaps are one of the dangers of climbing Everest.

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Low experience in climbing Everest is one of the serious dangers. Mountaineering in Mount Everest requires training and experience of climbing smaller peaks. Inadequate education can lead to accidents and damage at high altitudes. Many inexperienced climbers do not accurately estimate their physical abilities and are therefore exposed to different dangers. Many deadly events occur because climbers do not know when to stop and return.

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Crossing and climbing some of the highlights of the mountain, called “Yal”, is very dangerous, and the smallest neglect in these points can lead to deep falls. Also, the nightly movement on frozen paths increases the likelihood of falling; Therefore, climbers need to have enough experience in moving on snow and ice, walking accurately, and using mountaineering equipment properly. Climbers also need to get help from professionals.

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The high number of climbers is another danger of climbing Everest. Parts of mountaineering path are such that people have to travel individually; That is why the rest of the climbers have to expect long queues and very low temperatures. Climbing Everest can lead to fatigue, slow, balance and confusion in people; If mountaineering has the slightest slip and falls for these reasons, it will also affect other climbers and make them wrong.

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What other risks do you think climbing high peaks like Everest? Do you have a mountaineering experience? We are happy to share your comments and experiences with us and your companions.

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