Human remains found on Mount Everest apparently belong to famed climber who vanished 100 years ago. The mere thought of such a discovery sends chills down my spine. The mystery surrounding the disappearance of Andrew “Sandy” Irvine has been a topic of fascination for adventurers and historians alike. To think that his remains have been discovered after a century of speculation is both exciting and eerie.
The clues found with Irvine’s remains, such as the nametags in his socks, paint a picture of the era in which he lived and the challenges he faced. The National Geographic team’s discovery of his boot, still clothing the remains of a foot, brings a sense of closure to a decades-old enigma.… Continue reading
Carrying our own waste back with us may seem like a small inconvenience compared to the grandeur of conquering Mount Everest, but it speaks volumes about the impact of human activity on the environment. As someone who appreciates the great outdoors and the beauty of nature, the idea of leaving behind a trail of waste on one of the world’s most iconic peaks is simply unacceptable. The notion of climbers having to take their poop with them may sound comical or absurd to some, but it underscores a serious issue that requires immediate attention.
The sheer amount of waste left behind on Everest is staggering – from flags and oxygen bottles to human bodies that never made it back down.… Continue reading
Mount Everest: Climbers will need to bring poo back to base camp
As I sit here contemplating the idea of climbers having to bring their own feces back down from Mount Everest, I can’t help but think about the absurdity of it all. But the more I reflect on it, the more it makes sense. Everything that goes up with you should come back down, right? If that’s too difficult, then maybe you shouldn’t be climbing Everest in the first place. It’s a basic principle of responsible mountaineering.
But of course, we can’t expect the wealthy climbers to carry their own shit, can we?… Continue reading
John Q. Hosedrinker