Comments on: Death trap Khumbu Icefall https://blogs.dw.com/adventuresports/death-trap-khumbu-icefall-everest/ Mountaineering, climbing, expeditions, adventures Fri, 01 Feb 2019 14:19:41 +0000 hourly 1 By: Ron M. https://blogs.dw.com/adventuresports/death-trap-khumbu-icefall-everest/#comment-125 Wed, 23 Apr 2014 19:21:00 +0000 http://blogs.dw.com/adventuresports/?p=23059#comment-125 When you have crowds of toiling Sherpas making dozens of trips up and down the Khumbu icefall, probably the most dangerous place on the face of the earth, laying miles of ropes and ladders, chopping steps in the ice, hauling up food and supplies, etc. while their wealthy employers relax in base camp enjoying their cappuccinos and satellite TVs, this tragedy was not a matter of if, but when.

Enough. It’s time to step back and take a whole new look at what an Everest expedition is, and what it should be.

]]> By: Asim Gupta https://blogs.dw.com/adventuresports/death-trap-khumbu-icefall-everest/#comment-123 Sun, 20 Apr 2014 06:34:09 +0000 http://blogs.dw.com/adventuresports/?p=23059#comment-123 It is a pity to hear about the meagre help extended by Nepal Government to the families of Tragedy Victims. However if the insurance as mentioned above is really made available to the next kith & kin of Dead sherpas from this tragedy,that may be of some help. It is heartening to hear the establishment of a helping Fund for these Sherpa Families by American Alpine Club. But what about the other International Mountaineering Community! I feel the number of expeditions & the number of climbers should be restricted after this incident to avert further great tragedies in near future. This season started with accidents, mind it.

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