8 Climbers Lost Their Lives When Their Worst Fear Became Reality: The 1996 Mt. Everest Disaster

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  • Опубликовано: 8 фев 2025
  • Just after midnight on May 10th, 1996, groups of hopeful climbers began their trek to the summit of Mount Everest. They’d spent their whole lives preparing for the moment they reached the top of the world. But when a massive storm hit during their descent, the climbers were plunged into a 36-hour desperate fight for survival. Today, we talk about the tragedy that claimed the lives of 8 climbers on the flanks of the world’s highest mountain.
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Комментарии • 581

  • @eevietheclown7457
    @eevietheclown7457 Год назад +936

    I don’t even wanna climb up stairs

  • @lizallstaedt444
    @lizallstaedt444 Год назад +502

    My cousin is one of the few women to summit Everest. She actually met her husband on her first summit- said she knew it was true love when he offered to empty her urine canister!

    • @MileHigher
      @MileHigher  Год назад +70

      Hahaha that’s amazing 💛

    • @tierawilliams5736
      @tierawilliams5736 Год назад +20

      That's true love right there lol

    • @N0N4M30
      @N0N4M30 Год назад

      So one of the few women who polluted the nature of Mount Everest yey 🎉 so cool 🤦‍♀️

    • @elainereinert2151
      @elainereinert2151 Год назад +10

      OMG I LOVE IT - that’s the kind of love I want right there! 🤣👌 AMAZING 💚

    • @moniquemcmillon59
      @moniquemcmillon59 Год назад +6

      Wow, that is love.

  • @canadianroxy
    @canadianroxy Год назад +558

    So devastating. I'm glad that Rob had the chance to talk to his wife and name their child before he passed away.

    • @corabelleboltezell
      @corabelleboltezell Год назад +68

      i can’t even imagine what his wife had to go through!! first hearing her husbands last words, then having to finish a pregnancy without him, giving birth, and raising Sarah while he’s gone . i hope she has healed 🤍🤍

    • @Evelyn-md5kc
      @Evelyn-md5kc Год назад +94

      I think its incredibly selfish of him to go to a dangerous thrillseeking adventure when he has a family at home who depended on him. That poor wife and child😢

    • @staceejohnson5911
      @staceejohnson5911 Год назад

      Same 😭😭

    • @marissanorth85
      @marissanorth85 Год назад +11

      ​@@Evelyn-md5kc she's a climber herself and very understanding.

    • @grrrrbabyverygrrr8165
      @grrrrbabyverygrrr8165 Год назад +36

      I have little sympathy for him. What kind of father to be decides to selfishly do life threatening things which would leave their wife and baby alone without a dad.

  • @rogray8752
    @rogray8752 Год назад +978

    these sherpas were so incredibly brave. i can’t imagine risking your life because someone is taking a risk you’re telling them not to. it is so sad that they are underpaid and disrespected.

    • @DutchIsraeli
      @DutchIsraeli Год назад +54

      Yes! That's what makes me angry. These people did this to themselves, and in addition they endanger the lives of the Sherpas and get the rescue team killed. All this for a "yay" moment? 😢

    • @marleycymon3512
      @marleycymon3512 Год назад +15

      @@DutchIsraeli it’s infuriating

    • @MileHigher
      @MileHigher  Год назад +38

      They should be paid so much more!

    • @ERSwanger
      @ERSwanger Год назад +3

      I so agree! These poor people! These companies are making loads of money and should be treating their employees better!

  • @linetwanjohi7963
    @linetwanjohi7963 Год назад +419

    This episode immediately made me think of my uncle James Kagambi who just this past January was the first Kenyan who summited Mt. Everest, and he’s 62 YEARS OLD! I have such respect and really commend everyone whose tried to do this

    • @NattieD911
      @NattieD911 Год назад +4

      This is amazing !

    • @N0N4M30
      @N0N4M30 Год назад

      It’s fucking stupid and y’all are polluting the beautiful mountain gtf away from Mount Everest

    • @lagomasmr
      @lagomasmr Год назад +10

      62!?! Major props to him 👏🏼

    • @allielinner6695
      @allielinner6695 Год назад +2

      Gg

    • @seasyrenn
      @seasyrenn Год назад +11

      And here i am in my late 20s with joint pain

  • @emilydrake2294
    @emilydrake2294 Год назад +134

    My uncle was a base camp guide, but he never peaked the mountain. Something about "he's not stupid enough to do that". I really gotta sit him down and hear his crazy stories

    • @MileHigher
      @MileHigher  Год назад +16

      Wow I bet he's got some wild stories.

    • @KrymiaMusic
      @KrymiaMusic 7 месяцев назад +2

      why hasnt he climbed it yet; the risk to reward for him should have been insane, yes it dangerous but when you see non experienced people do it with ease. Must be some good stories tho.

  • @arches00
    @arches00 Год назад +176

    I agree that climbing Mt Everest doesn’t hold the same prestige as it once did. My view of expeditions have been soured after hearing so many stories of people who leave others behind on the mountain simply because they “paid to summit so they are going to summit” or people taking unnecessary risks…. It seems to be so wrapped up in money that so many decisions are made that go against better judgement….. plus waiting in line with 200 of my ‘friends’ to climb a mountain trying to breathe through a straw sounds less than amazing. Thanks for covering this story though. Such a tragedy

    • @arches00
      @arches00 Год назад +25

      Plus only 1 in 4 survives the decent? No thanks. Those are not good odds

    • @MC32595
      @MC32595 Год назад +8

      agreed, I can’t get over how easily they leave people behind during these expeditions…

    • @quix66hiya22
      @quix66hiya22 2 месяца назад

      Do people climb for prestige? Or for the personal challenge? The latter one doesn’t change regardless of the number of people become the first of best whatever.

  • @hollytastic
    @hollytastic Год назад +109

    I feel bad for the Sherpa. They deserve far more recognition for their hard work. It’s also awful to hear about the pollution and garbage allover the mountain. 😢

    • @peach2210
      @peach2210 Год назад +1

      ​@TB-xd6nl thanks for sharing the doc, I'll check it out

  • @katwebbxo
    @katwebbxo Год назад +205

    I went down the Mt. Everest rabbit hole a few years ago when I learned about how the bodies often stay there for long periods of time. I didn't realize how dangerous it was until hearing so many stories.

    • @lilcassettetape
      @lilcassettetape Год назад +26

      There’s a lot of concern right now because of the melting snow and ice on the mountain because it’s making these climbers harder and harder to move around. They’re also trying to plan major cleanup efforts, but it’s difficult when they keep stumbling across bodies.

    • @TheNinnyfee
      @TheNinnyfee Год назад +8

      Even mountains of "just" 2,000 meters have sudden weather changes, thinner air, and dangerous spots.

    • @katwebbxo
      @katwebbxo Год назад +2

      @@TheNinnyfee Very true

    • @MileHigher
      @MileHigher  Год назад +8

      So dangerous!!

  • @BackstabberDD
    @BackstabberDD Год назад +133

    ''He didn't want to leave her, but he didn't have much of a choice. Neil felt her hand slip away and he walked forward without looking back.'' - I cannot fathom how difficult and traumatizing that must have been. How does a person cope with that, I feel so awful for that guy. :(

    • @ohhmangos
      @ohhmangos Год назад +3

      Me too, the amount of guilt that he must've carried even though carrying her would've obviously meant both of them dying-- I can't even imagine.

  • @tashvelez7286
    @tashvelez7286 Год назад +98

    I am with Kendall, I can never understand the appeal of climbing those dangerous mountains. Aside from it being so hard, your chances of getting up and down safely with all of your fingers, toas and life are slim. Kudos to those who do it and love it. I could never do it.

  • @bspeterson2
    @bspeterson2 Год назад +72

    "1 in 4 who summit don't make it down alive" those odds are a hard no!

  • @shannonbritton5313
    @shannonbritton5313 Год назад +176

    Ive heard this story many times. And the part about Rob's phone call always brings me to tears. I literally cannot imagine speaking to the person I love knowing that would be the last time. Thanks for covering this. I enjoy these types of topics the most 💚💙💜✌️

  • @annalisemcdowell3484
    @annalisemcdowell3484 Год назад +31

    My dad went down the Everest rabbit hole about 4 years ago. He visited base camp, and even on that (10 day) hike alone some of his peers passed in their sleep due to issues with altitude adjustments.

  • @Morgan-B
    @Morgan-B Год назад +117

    I've watched a handful of documentaries about mountain climbing and Mt. Everest. The Sherpa people that work on these mountains go out and set up everything for people to cross, they do double the work but generally get screwed over or are never recognized. And with climate change its made mountain climbing so much more dangerous with huge melts and unstable areas on the mountain.

    • @alexshaw8167
      @alexshaw8167 Год назад +7

      This just further adds to the selfishness of people who choose to climb Everest. It’s honestly bad from every single perspective, aside from a feeling of personal triumph if you’re successful I guess?

    • @MileHigher
      @MileHigher  Год назад +5

      They deserve so much more recognition.

  • @sharonm.t.2492
    @sharonm.t.2492 Год назад +44

    When the older guy talked about realizing he didn't want to die alone... 😥

  • @OperationCaitlin
    @OperationCaitlin Год назад +30

    I usually listen to true crime videos to fall asleep but I can't do that with yours....they're too interesting and educational!! Love you guys.

  • @dianabullis
    @dianabullis Год назад +39

    I’m dying laughing right now at Josh’s advertising for Dipsea!!! Hilarious!!!!!

    • @tammycarr3715
      @tammycarr3715 Год назад +1

      Oh my yes I could listen to it all night...no disrespect to you @KendallRae

    • @scarlett1854
      @scarlett1854 Год назад +3

      Same!! I know this episode’s content is super serious, but the Dipsea commercial…😂😂😂

    • @elenad8712
      @elenad8712 Год назад +2

      I kept scrolling to find this comment. It was just too funny and well promoted. haha

  • @sheribayens4898
    @sheribayens4898 Год назад +147

    Hi Kendall and Josh! I look forward to your Mile Higher Podcasts, as well as Kendall's RUclips channel and Josh's "Lights Out" channel. You both always report on every single case with compassion, accuracy, and respect for the victims and their families. Thank you for always being so incredible with everything you bring to your channels. Keep up the amazing work! You both are true professionals!❤

    • @MileHigher
      @MileHigher  Год назад +15

      Thank you so much! 💚💚💚

    • @shadygirlxoxo
      @shadygirlxoxo Год назад +6

      I found this channel through Kendall’s main true crime, I also recently discovered @TheSess with Kendall & Jenelle!

    • @Marcellestanley23
      @Marcellestanley23 Год назад +3

      Yes! I literally watch every vid on all 4 of their channels. Favourite YT and podcasters by far ❤

  • @can-dance
    @can-dance Год назад +62

    Another beautiful piece of Mother Nature being ruined by humans… so sad

    • @can-dance
      @can-dance Год назад +3

      @@planetaryray7119 I completely agree. It’s all greed

  • @Fucoc
    @Fucoc Год назад +57

    Rob Hall was a person friend of my science teacher back in the days. She told us this story when we had to review John Krakauer and Anatoli Boukreevs books Into Thin Air and The Climb. She could not tell the story without tears in her eyes. She lived and worked as a science teacher in Nepal during this incident.

  • @xoxobrialee
    @xoxobrialee Год назад +7

    Our neighbor was a Sherpa and his brother and father still are. The stories he has shared the most unimaginable experiences!!

  • @cassandrascanlon1378
    @cassandrascanlon1378 Год назад +67

    I'd love a part 2 on the 2015 avalanche as well, great content and reporting

    • @MileHigher
      @MileHigher  Год назад +25

      We’ve got it on our list!

  • @juxp16
    @juxp16 Год назад +56

    Many people forget about the sherpas - they‘re constantly being put in dangerous situations because some people ignore their own limits. My highest respect goes out to the sherpas!
    I wouldn‘t climb Mt. Everest even if someone payed me to do so.. it sounds horrific.

    • @ohhmangos
      @ohhmangos Год назад +2

      The sherpas are so incredibly skilled and are crucial to people climbing everest. It is so unfortunate how many of them die trying to save people who didn't know their own limits. They seem to be incredibly selfless people, so it breaks my heart not many people mention them!

  • @crazyfrytka
    @crazyfrytka Год назад +222

    I know a little bit about climbing community and I kind of understand the need of thrill and adrenaline they experience, but there's one thing I don't get at all.
    How people that have small, dependent children can risk their life on purpose, because they need fun, rush of adrenaline or whatever you want to call it. It's totally beyond my understanding.
    For me, if you have a child, you are 100% responsible for them. It is your duty to give them safety and protection untill they can be on their own. How does it correlate with throwing yourself into life-threathning situation simply for fun? Sorry, I don't have respect for those people.
    "Don't worry too much." Hell yea, she is a pregnant woman that is loosing her husband and now will struggle for years with giving birth and caring for child all by herself, and her baby will grow without a father, but sure SHE SHOULDN'T BE WORRYING TOO MUCH.
    And I know some will say "But they HAVE TO. This is their nature, their call, to climb and reach for the sky.". That's fine for me, but if someone needs this so badly, then they shouldn't have children. You can't have a cookie and eat a cookie.
    I heard that people call them "heroes". Sorry, but for me heroes are those widows/ widowers and their children, that will struggle with grief, finances, development issues and other stuff for YEARS, because their father/ mother/ husband/ wife wanted to have some thrill and prioritize it over wellbeing of their family (and especially children that heavily depends on them).

    • @nicolelopez4133
      @nicolelopez4133 Год назад +16

      👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

    • @ginamurphy9637
      @ginamurphy9637 Год назад +16

      100000% agree

    • @Angela.supera
      @Angela.supera Год назад +50

      You’re so right about this. These people aren’t going off to war, to protect their country, they’re partaking in a dangerous hobby and it’s irresponsible to not think of how the negative consequences will affect their love ones/ dependents. If you want to make this your life’s work, then don’t get married, don’t have children…simple as that. Don’t burden people with the aftermath of your death just because you thought you could challenge nature and lost.

    • @LinsayDennis
      @LinsayDennis Год назад +18

      I'm in total agreement with you. I think it's incredibly selfish.

    • @karenes97
      @karenes97 Год назад +8

      100% ❤

  • @Beyondtopsecret1
    @Beyondtopsecret1 7 месяцев назад +2

    As an Alpine climber myself, this story always hit hard. There was so many bad decisions from a lot of people that contributed to this along with the storm that comes once every 50 years. Tragic

  • @jessicabdudson2015
    @jessicabdudson2015 Год назад +24

    Love that you guys are covering this, what an incredible story. Don't know why but these climbing/mountaineering stories are so fascinating to me, even though I'm totally on Kendall's side, no f'ing way would I do it

  • @katcardenascruz
    @katcardenascruz Год назад +57

    Can't imagine what the deceased's families feel. I'm sure their family and loved ones were so worried for them going up just to hear the most tragic news that they couldn't make it down. A real nightmare come true. I know if I ever wanted to climb Mt Everest (I don't), I would make my mom ill of stress!

  • @bethb4432
    @bethb4432 Год назад +4

    Into Thin Air is one of my favorite books of all time so I can’t wait to listen to this!

  • @nickimartins2699
    @nickimartins2699 9 месяцев назад +5

    The fact that so many people are allowed to go up at once and there are lines of people waiting to climb that mountain is beyond irresponsible SMH

    • @Hate_Tube_SLime
      @Hate_Tube_SLime 4 месяца назад

      *At 37m. 50sec. ALL of the CLimbers but One, were NearLy KiLLed!!!! (SIC) I Stopped Listening Right there!!!*
      *BLocking MiLe Higher!!!! To Get My Info. ELsewhere!!!!*

  • @jayleigh03
    @jayleigh03 Год назад +69

    Universal Studios made the movie ‘Everest’, in 2015, with Jake Gyllenhaal and Jason Clarke that is entirely based on this story and the minute by minute details of this tragic event. I keep hearing you guys reference the IMAX film but I honestly believe the one made in 2015 is much better made. It’s incredible and very moving, especially the scenes with Jason Clarke, who played Rob.

    • @KatieTirrell
      @KatieTirrell Год назад +7

      Okay I thought the story sounded familiar! I loved that movie

    • @sherrikinney6633
      @sherrikinney6633 Год назад

      Thank you, I thought I had watched something about this before. Very sad!

    • @TheMarychinoCherry
      @TheMarychinoCherry 10 месяцев назад +3

      The IMAX team was actually on the mountain during the 96 event though ..

    • @quix66hiya22
      @quix66hiya22 2 месяца назад

      ‘Everest’ is based on the true story but some minor events have been changed. Some of the plot never happened but the basic plot is is true, and the main characters are based on the real people.

  • @amandatate218
    @amandatate218 28 дней назад +1

    Love Mile Higher. I really enjoyed this episode. Thanks for all you do.

  • @ashalexi
    @ashalexi Год назад +39

    People LIVE for mountain climbing. They are fully aware of the dangers. As for the price - a lot of these climbers are sponsored athletes and that’ll help pay for it, or save their whole lives for the 7 summits. A goal of mine is to go to base camp but I’m not fit enough to get there yet.

  • @Beyondtopsecret1
    @Beyondtopsecret1 7 месяцев назад +2

    I only summit in the winter, which makes it. I don’t even know how much more difficult but the solitude, peace, and beauty in the winter along with the challenge is just incredible.

  • @janicehaynie6849
    @janicehaynie6849 Год назад +13

    I’ve hiked down pikes peak. 5 hours and snow on top, sun at the bottom. Got high halfway down in a creek. Good times!!!

  • @madisonjones5949
    @madisonjones5949 Год назад +10

    So excited about this! My. Everest and it’s “dark side” has always been so interesting to me!!!

  • @jcfc8197
    @jcfc8197 Год назад +8

    Everest might be the tallest mountain in the world, but Denali is the High One.
    Mountain are measured from sea level to the summit. Everest is 29,032, Denali is 20,320. But let’s get real here. From base camp to the summit, Everest has a vertical rise of 11,436 feet. From base camp to summit, Denali has a vertical rise 18,000 feet. Which means your climbing 6,546 more feet on Denali.
    On Everest you have Sherpas helping climbers. Sherpas carries loads of equipment/supplies to all the camps up the mountain, they set up the higher camps, they lay out the route, set rope, ladder through the Khumbu Icefalls.
    But on Denali, there are no Sherpas, you have to carry your equipment and supplies up the mountain. Starting at base camp on Denali, you carry about 80lbs in your backpack, plus you are pulling a sled full on gear behind you as you climb to camp one. Once at camp one you unload your gear and head back down to base camp for more gear. By the time you reach the summit of Denali, you basically have climbed the mountain 5 times, because of all the climbing up and down the mountain getting your gear up the mountain. Oh and let’s not forget having to make a snow packed wall around your tent to block the high winds.
    I’ve summited both Everest and Denali, and physically Denali was so much harder because you are your own Sherpa. While Everest was mentally tougher, colder and the crowds at the Hillary Step put you at risk of dying while you wait for people who have no business being on the mountain navigate the ladders, ropes. Now I just stay close to home, and climb 14ers in the San Juan Mountains in Colorado.

  • @Sara._.Blankk
    @Sara._.Blankk Год назад +8

    I love mhp so much I’ve watch all 240+ episodes 5x+ over each since episode 1 I’ve always just rewatched Over and over until the next episode forever will be my comfort show and big respect for the dedication

  • @linpoulsen1940
    @linpoulsen1940 Год назад +25

    Awesome job, Team MH!
    What an interesting, fascinating, horrific, edge-of-my-seat episode this was.
    I'm right there with you: the Milky Way sounds awesome, but this trek is way, way, WAY down in the frozen bottom of my bucket. I can't imagine trying to navigate unfamiliar territory in the dark, freezing cold.
    What courage, determination and focus these climbers and sherpas have. And what an incredible accomplishment to get even anywhere close to the summit. Respect.

    • @MileHigher
      @MileHigher  Год назад +2

      So so glad you enjoyed it! Thank you 🙏

  • @suzey41180
    @suzey41180 Год назад +10

    We get hurricane force winds in colorado. I know personally how damaging they can be. On 11/10/2011 while driving home with my mom a friend, our vehicle got hit with a microburst measured at 110mph. All the windows in the car busted out. Except for the windshield. Even the rearview mirror got knocked off. We have rocks, gravel and glass inbedded in our heads. It was horrible and terrifying. I hate the wind to this day.

  • @Sss-oe3ry
    @Sss-oe3ry Год назад +7

    I'm just so thrilled! You guys are my favorite youtube channel and this is my fav topic!!!!!!
    Cant wait!!!

    • @kellycox2274
      @kellycox2274 Год назад +1

      Hey guys! Glad to see yall today

  • @sngray11
    @sngray11 Год назад +9

    I saw Everest on IMAX many years ago at the Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago and it is cool that it is getting some screen time again. It is a very powerful documentary. Rest in peace to all of the courageous climbers and sherpas that have lost their lives on Mt. Everest. 💗 My thoughts and prayers are with their surviving family members and loved ones.

    • @mamaggie1
      @mamaggie1 Год назад

      memory unlocked. thank you

  • @danielleblount1772
    @danielleblount1772 Год назад +5

    Wow, your videos have never made me cry and I was driving listening to this, and I ended up with tears in my eyes listening to one who said sleep well to his wife xx

  • @sophiereads
    @sophiereads Год назад +7

    I‘m so excited for this episode! I’ve been a fan of author Jon Krakauer forever, his book on this disaster was so good. Such bad luck for him to be part of this exact mission.
    He has also written the book about Chris Mccandless and others about issues pertaining to the military, the Mormon church and college sports SA.

  • @steph9054
    @steph9054 Год назад +5

    I remember in high school we had a couple who climbed mount everest come to our school to give a speech on their experience and it stuck with me for a while because before that I really had no idea how dangerous it was.

  • @nancy9704
    @nancy9704 Год назад +36

    The sherpas are all so underpaid! The work they have to do and risking their lives. Insane.

  • @amanda.b
    @amanda.b Год назад +6

    When I heard Kendall comment about this episode in the Sesh I thought “didn’t you already talked about this in MH?”, i guess I had already seen this episode in another dimension, I’ve got some Mandela effect going with this one 😅

  • @alfredopasta218
    @alfredopasta218 Год назад +8

    This was an amazing episode. Thank you for highlighting all the different sides of climbing Mt. Everest including the spiritual background and environmental impact. 💚

  • @shadygirlxoxo
    @shadygirlxoxo Год назад +59

    It’s mind boggling to me that 1/4 of climbers who make it to the summit don’t make it down. So what this means is 25% of people who accomplish the climb die! That’s insane, most people wouldn’t do anything with a 25% mortality rate, even if they were paid😮😮😮, let alone pay to do it!!!

    • @samanthakulinski7547
      @samanthakulinski7547 Год назад +7

      I’m curious where that statistic cane from because that was also mind-boggling to me and when I looked it up it said that the statistic was 4% of those who reach the summit die

    • @RaeCarson
      @RaeCarson Год назад +1

      @@samanthakulinski7547 You're joking, right? Josh quoted it at 23:27 .

    • @MileHigher
      @MileHigher  Год назад +4

      Ya we were surprised by that statistic too.

    • @e.w.coffey5551
      @e.w.coffey5551 Год назад

      Ego.

  • @sheilamparker
    @sheilamparker Год назад +8

    Even though I already know so much about this case I’m still watching cause I love hearing you guys banter 😊

  • @karmaclanton5544
    @karmaclanton5544 Год назад +37

    Ridiculous, you packed it in. They should be required to pack it out. Or they shouldn't be allowed to climb it.

  • @kbucket
    @kbucket Год назад +13

    Sherpas deserve so much more respect and acknowledgment... and yet it's these rich foreigners who get all the praise for doing this stuff...

  • @Crabsies
    @Crabsies Год назад +3

    Extremely long time listener, first time commenting. You guys crush these types of videos!! Keep ‘em coming! 🤟🏼🤟🏼

  • @filledepieuvre
    @filledepieuvre Год назад +2

    I’ve been having insomnia, back pain and anxiety for a few years now. Heavy thc user and trying to ween myself off. Melatonin hasn’t helped my sleep so I just ordered some of your Blueberry cbd oil last night to try out. I’m so excited thank you guys. Love the look of the packaging too

  • @katelynnalexa
    @katelynnalexa Год назад +32

    *every five minutes*
    Kendall: “I could never”
    “I don’t get the appeal”
    Lmfaooo

  • @Enchain619
    @Enchain619 11 месяцев назад +1

    Great coverage, sad how a series of unfortunate events Can be so devastating. Love to all who have suffered and lost.

  • @vanessafarinha69
    @vanessafarinha69 Год назад +5

    I got goosebumps when you told what Rob’s last words to his wife were.

  • @CarrieBarrieintheDesert
    @CarrieBarrieintheDesert Год назад +2

    In other news, I came across one of the very first Mile Higher.....man, you guys have grown so much. Even your voices sound different.
    Y'all are awesome.

  • @Mello765
    @Mello765 Год назад +18

    Think it should be more expensive, with less people at anyone time.
    All rubbish needs to be taken down.
    Rich people suck at times.

    • @cassandrascanlon1378
      @cassandrascanlon1378 Год назад +3

      Would be nice if all those people could come together and raise funds for a clean up situation I know they can't get everything from all the camps and bodies but it's becoming trashed up there at this point

  • @hannahruth8308
    @hannahruth8308 Год назад +3

    So good to hear how much Kendall and Josh love DMNS! Getting my master’s in museum studies right now in Texas, it would be a dream to work there after graduating. Always support museums and lifelong learning in your area :)

  • @ktb8
    @ktb8 Год назад +7

    This episode was soo damn good!! Reminds me of the Dyatlov pass incident which isn’t the same at all but what happens on these kinds of excursions is so interesting to me and the strength these people have is incredible

  • @rickwoofs
    @rickwoofs 5 месяцев назад +1

    Fantastic episode! You guys may want to look into the case of Joan Gay Croft. She was a child who went missing after the Woodward Oklahoma tornado. She was seen alive after the storm, but was taken by men in military uniforms and never seen again.
    Don't know if you have heard of or considered this case, but I would love to see you cover it. Thanks for the work you do!

  • @sherrilake5858
    @sherrilake5858 Год назад +12

    Watched this live yesterday and this morning I had an article in my feed from Insider about a family who brought their 4 children all under the ages of 12 on a hike to the Mt. Everest Base camp! The youngest is only 2! That means taking them across the Hillary suspension bridge! Very coincidentally and sadly 3 Sherpas also lost their lives yesterday in an avalanche on Everest.

    • @j.mendoza6755
      @j.mendoza6755 Год назад +5

      Well, some people do anything for the “gram” 😨😨😨😨😨😨😨😵‍💫😵‍💫😵‍💫😵‍💫😵‍💫

  • @perrfect13
    @perrfect13 Год назад +11

    Lol Josh you get me every time when you do that sponsorship clip 😅

    • @RaeCarson
      @RaeCarson Год назад

      What makes it even funnier is Kendall's background commentary which is so dry, it could self-peel paint off walls. xD

  • @Sara-gf8nh
    @Sara-gf8nh Год назад +1

    I for sure know about the dangers that come with climbing Everest. My brother and his then wife (ex wife) were on an expedition on Everest many years ago. The weather for sure shifts so quickly and the risk of altitude sickness is brutal. My brother was able to summit Everest but his ex was experiencing symptoms of altitude sickness and had to head back down to camp. He now helps guides expeditions on Everest of clients inquire. My heart goes out to all the lives lost and all the families who have lost their loved ones.

  • @chrissyt8828
    @chrissyt8828 Год назад +3

    I love that you’re including the pets in your business. From one animal person to another, thank you!!!

  • @maddyG7414
    @maddyG7414 Год назад +12

    I’m late but I’m SO glad you guys did this! I’m a climber and one of my first books that started the spark was Into Thin Air.

  • @sgreen0000
    @sgreen0000 Год назад +18

    I lived in Colorado for 10 years & I never had the desire to climb any of the 14ners! I’m with Kendall! I skied, hiked, etc. and that was enough! 😱😲

  • @keepingitamber
    @keepingitamber Год назад +3

    When I was a kid, I wanted to see Everest base camp. It was on a bucket list I made in elementary school even. These days I couldn't physically attempt it but I wouldn't want to. I'd rather do something less extreme but I marvel at these people who do these climbs and my heart goes out to everyone who lost their lives on Mt Everest as well as their families.

  • @yvelopez6798
    @yvelopez6798 9 месяцев назад +3

    From the summit, you can see the curvature of the Earth. That is wild.

  • @alyssa_xo21
    @alyssa_xo21 10 месяцев назад +2

    I used to think about climbing mount everest just to say I did it, but after this video it made me realize how sacred the climb should be and not to "brag it and bag it"

  • @barelyreal1
    @barelyreal1 Год назад +30

    I feel bad for all the people who died in this summit, and I feel conflicted bc I simply cannot not blame Rob for a lot of it, and it's harsh bc he died too, but he was the guide, he is supposed to be the professional and experienced one. Those people's well beings are in YOUR hands and if you soften and blend rules for some in such a life-death situation, then only tragic ends will take place. YOU GUIDE, YOU TELL THEM NO. This is a cautionary tale, but and unnecesary one from my point of view bc they already knew.

  • @levcath13
    @levcath13 Год назад +3

    I’m with you guys on this one. I have absolutely no desire to mountain climb. RIP to all those that died.

  • @Webinthewoodsfarm
    @Webinthewoodsfarm Год назад +1

    I was half way through latest video and it stopped and said unavailable. Guess I’ll catch up while I clean! Thanks for the content guys

  • @skatardrummer1
    @skatardrummer1 Год назад +4

    Nothing wrong with a date to a museum lol. We went to our local art museum and they had a huge Anishinaabe exhibit and my fiancé was excited because ancestors of his tribe were represented. It was cool.

  • @EmiMae0117
    @EmiMae0117 Год назад +1

    I love that you did this story. Thank you!!

  • @WhisperingMoon83
    @WhisperingMoon83 Год назад +3

    My husband travels a lot for work (military), he has been to Colorado a few times. He did Pike’s Peak and boy oh boy, he said it was pretty rough but it was beautiful. He sent me pictures and it was gorgeous!

  • @tuvabouez1742
    @tuvabouez1742 Год назад +1

    Really great case. I’ve seen Everest the movie hundreds of times and I still get so emotional, you did a great job as always talking about this! ❤️

  • @karenmichelle721
    @karenmichelle721 Год назад +4

    Amazing video and such a fascinating story. One additional crazy detail (apologies if you included this and I missed it)-- Jon Krakauer's initial story was that he saw Andy Harris stumble into camp on the descent after speaking with him. Once everyone realized Harris was missing, Krakauer found the crampon tracks leading off a cliff and concluded that he must have fallen to his death instead of making it to camp. However, between the time that the original Outside article was published and Into Thin Air was published, Krakauer re-interviewed a bunch of people and figured out that when he thought he was talking to Andy Harris, he was actually speaking with Martin Adams from the Mountain Madness team, so it was Adams who he saw stumble into camp. (The crampon tracks were determined to be from someone else climbing up, can't remember who but it's all in Into Thin Air.) Meanwhile, Martin Adams had believed he was talking to a stranger-- the whole story just goes to show how crazy the effects of altitude and hypoxia are on the brain. Anyway, because Rob Hall had mentioned that Andy Harris had been with them, it's believed that Harris died somewhere higher up on the mountain but AFAIK his body has not been found.

    • @xSwordLilyx
      @xSwordLilyx Год назад +1

      Thank you for the info and I agree that such conditions do horrible things to your brain, but also can cause comforting hallucinations called Third Man Syndrome, I find the topic to be very fascinating and also maybe a little comforting hoping the people who don't make it feel some warmth of companionship and protection. If you're interested, Baud Bits or Baud 2 Bits has a great video on it.

  • @pr0cessa
    @pr0cessa Год назад +1

    Thank you for covering this, it's fascinating!

  • @pam190
    @pam190 Год назад +1

    Thanks Josh and Kendall. I love learning too.

  • @zena8020
    @zena8020 Год назад +1

    i’ve really enjoyed these past episodes with you 3❤

  • @Luminocite
    @Luminocite Год назад +1

    So crazy the view from the top, it’s so high you can actually see the curvature of the earth wow

  • @kellycordero2646
    @kellycordero2646 Год назад +22

    Am I the one only one who misses the worldly news they used to do in the beginning of their videos?? 😩

    • @silque575
      @silque575 Год назад +1

      same

    • @MileHigher
      @MileHigher  Год назад +40

      It was fun to do… but unfortunately, it was making our viewer retention rate just absolutely bomb and many people who go back and listen to past episodes we’re complaining about listening to old news. As much as we enjoyed it, it was hurting the performance of our show, and we had to make the right business decision and stop 💔

    • @lalalalala8502
      @lalalalala8502 Год назад +6

      @Mile Higher I enjoyed it too but I understand why yall had to stop. Love your podcasts! You guys are my favorite ❤️

    • @badzula93
      @badzula93 Год назад +2

      @@MileHigherI miss it too, maybe quarterly you guys could do segments that have happened in a span of 1-4 months but I can already imagine how loaded your schedules are.

  • @hayleyb2552
    @hayleyb2552 Год назад +53

    Totally agree with Kendall! The thought of climbing a mountain does not appeal to me in the slightest 🤢 Thanks for another great and informative episode ❤

    • @e.w.coffey5551
      @e.w.coffey5551 Год назад +1

      I'm a passionate hiker. Climbing Everest is nearly unconscionable on an ethical level. Makes me angry.

  • @amyyylw
    @amyyylw Год назад +3

    I absolutely live for Josh doing the Dipsea ads😂Cracks me up every time

  • @laurieloehr7104
    @laurieloehr7104 Год назад +14

    Hey Josh, I love listening to your podcasts and RUclips channels but please please whatever you do don't quit your day job to do commercials for Dipsea..😂

  • @JasmineLCBowker
    @JasmineLCBowker Год назад +1

    I was listening to this in bed, kind of fell slightly asleep but dreaming of it at the same time whilst listening to it. I started crying that's when I woke up. Very sad. Will have to listen to it awake next time.

  • @EffyCooper
    @EffyCooper Год назад +2

    I’m from the U.K., I have visited pike’s peak and you can drive nearly all the way up but some people still get that altitude sickness

  • @badaalexis
    @badaalexis Год назад +10

    You guys should see the documentary about the Sherpas called 14 Peaks it really is insightful about the amount of leg work they do to allow Westerners to climb the mountains. Also makes you wonder if there have been prior climbers who did make it to the top that just wasn't documented because they were Sherpas and I am pretty positive they were making it up there years prior just weren't recorded by Western historians.

  • @JulieAiken
    @JulieAiken Год назад +2

    What a compelling, terrifying story! Thanks!

  • @naamamitsenmacher2678
    @naamamitsenmacher2678 Год назад +3

    I just talked about this movie with a friend, I saw it at an imax when I was 8 and it gave me mega anxiety 😮

  • @CarrieBarrieintheDesert
    @CarrieBarrieintheDesert Год назад +2

    This was a great one guys, you did a great job. Such a sad yet important story

  • @sharroon7574
    @sharroon7574 Год назад +4

    Climbing everest is a vanity project and I hate that people risk their lives and others lives to do it.

  • @MissJossan82
    @MissJossan82 Год назад +2

    I'm from Sweden and I had never heard of this 1996 disaster. The 2008 K2 disaster, when 11 mountaineers from international expeditions died on K2 is more "famous" here in Skandinavia.

  • @krc922
    @krc922 Год назад +1

    It’s so sad & scary. I could never imagine doing that due to my fear of open heights… but it’s horrific for the loved ones of these souls lost in the climb.

  • @vickischwaegel6122
    @vickischwaegel6122 Год назад +4

    😂 dying 😂😂😂 Josh's Dipsea commercial voice!

  • @ctbrnprl7365
    @ctbrnprl7365 Год назад +2

    Michael Groom shares his experience in motivational speeches. I‘ve been able to listen to him tell his story one day when my work had him as a speaker, very inspiring. You could tell he just loved doing it, despite everything!

  • @sarahstroud6021
    @sarahstroud6021 Год назад +3

    I love y’all’s channels!

  • @christheobald4982
    @christheobald4982 Год назад +2

    I love Josh's dipsea advertisement, it had me creasing up