The Most Controversial Death in Mount Everest History

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The controversial story of David Sharp on Mount Everest.
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@KyleHatesHiking

Hey folks... I screwed up. I now believe that photo at the beginning is NOT real, it's from a re-enactment for a documentary. I genuinely thought it was real and throughout my research I missed it 😠Not pleased with myself. The actual story itself is real however. First time I've made a mistake like this and I don't plan on letting it happen again. Thank you to those who pointed this out to me in the comments.

@rationalbacon5872

Even David's own family holds no animosity towards the other climbers for David's demise. They understood that others should take care of themselves first.

@ChristophProbst

I still can't believe the person who received the most flack for not saving Daniel Sharp was an amputee who would not have been able to save him.

@adamethridge7824

I just wanna hang out at base camp drinking hot chocolate growing a beard congratulating others coming back to base camp for summiting

@marcusm663

How to die : 1. Undertake an extremely risky and life threatening activity 2. Join a team which has an opening because someone died 3. Fight with the team leader 4. Climb Solo 5. Refuse oxygen at 8000 metres 6. Don't inform anyone of your plans so they can send help if you don't return on time 7. Don't pack a satellite phone 8. Don't let frostbite stop you

@avery61

I tried climbing Mt Everest (failed) in April of 1984. I was 24 years old and in excellent physical condition. I was the least experienced climber but did have some experience in the U.S., we had a full team, oxygen, guides, well equipped. We didn't make it far into the "death zone" before realizing some of us couldn't continue, our leader decided to turn back as a group, and we all made it back relatively unscathed. It was a wonderful experience but one I never thought to retake. It is akin to drowning is the only way I can think to describe the lack of oxygen, you can never catch your breath. I cannot imagine someone doing this without enough oxygen and soloing it. I stick to hiking these days.

@1BJM

I do not understand the allure of climbing Mt Everest and with all the trash and dead bodies along the way, I do not think it should be allowed anymore. Especially when done in such a reckless manor as this dude did.

@lindawilson4625

They call it The Death Zone for a reason. It sounds like attempts to rescue him would not only have been futile, but also suicide for the rescuer. My guess is he understood and accepted that. Still a sad story.

@andrewshell2262

All people who complain that they didn’t take him probably couldn’t carry this man 50 feet. If you climb Everest you know very well what the risks are.

@DemonChildNicoRobin2.0

Sooooo he ignored every safety rule

@wht-rabt-obj

It blows my mind that so many people can afford ONE attempt at Everest, much less multiple.

@TribalLotusFlower

Climbing for 15 hours, suffering from sleep deprivation and altitude sickness sounds like pure torture. I honestly can't imagine.

@damienjstepick

Even David’s family came out and stated they do not blame those who walked by David that night/day, because David had put himself in that position by not preparing himself well enough to put him in a position to succeed and survive. It’s sad and unfortunate what happened to the man, but it’s indicative of what happens when you try to accomplish something outside of your abilities without the gear that would make it easier and safer to accomplish… or simply survive.

@judgingoliveu6567

I don't think that Hillary would have chosen Sharp as a climbing partner either. Sharp's climbing history and delusional beliefs were definite signs of a disaster waiting to happen.

@Revolver1701

The “death zone” could just as accurately be called the “reality zone.” It’s a harsh truth but such places are completely unforgiving.

@ssnowstarr4985

I feel bad for the man who cried descending after finding him. Even though he couldn't do anything, I'm sure the guilt still weighed on him knowing he was leaving him there to die.

@debraspence3559

After reading Into Thin Air my eyes were opened to how brutal it is to climb Everest. So sad he died but he really took many chances that put him in even greater danger....

@wrldtrvlr72a1

I've heard that...if you're in "the death zone"...everyone's body is in the process of dying due to lack of oxygen and the elements. The speed of the process depends entirely on the health of the individual, but yes, your body is dying. Any delay in this zone or extra exertion hastens this process.

@bitterspice5525

I don’t think they bury them. They have started throwing them into crevasses. If it were me I’d be ok with it. Why should someone else jeopardize their safety because of me if it’s clear I’m deceased?

@musingwithreba9667

Everyone who climbs Everest knows they could die doing it. David Sharp knew it, and did it anyway. And went solo, which is just another layer of danger and potential to die. He knew that. And he died. People