Everest's Deadly Descent: When Climbing Down Becomes the Hardest Ascent The deaths of two Indian climbers, Arun Kumar Tiwari and Sandeep Are, on Mount Everest highlight a grim reality that has been unfolding for years.
The descent from the world's highest peak is proving to be as treacherous as the ascent. This season saw a record 274 climbers reach the summit from the Nepalese side in a single day.
While this achievement may seem impressive, it has come at a cost.