@@kch7051 True, but all reports and interviews I've seen indicate that Rob tried very hard to talk Doug into going back to Everest, and convincing him he could summit. Unfortunately, it was both of their egos. If Rob had just left Doug alone and said to himself, Well, some people just aren't going to summit Everest, they might both be alive. But it seems to have been just as much Rob's ego, that he couldn't get Doug to the top, as it was Doug. Then, once he convinces Doug to do the whole thing again, he wasn't about to have him fail to summit the second time. Rob and Scott both broke their own rules, turn around by 2pm. You stop being a reliable leader when you think you are above your own rules.
@@wmnoffaith1 Doug was behind...too far behind. He was told to go down, and he couldnt handle going down because Rob got him there on the cheap this time because Doug didnt get to summit on his first go with Rob's Company. If Doug refuses to listen to reason in the moment, then thats on Goddamn Doug, Not Rob. Rob wanted to get him to the top, Doug failed all the rules...had they turned around when Rob told Doug to, they're both alive more than likely.
whenever i have a need to experience the beauty of mt everest i lie in bed at midnight and go on youtube. stunning but watching here is quite satisfying enough.
I agree. If I were a rich woman, I might hike to base camp and say, "whoa! That is high and looks dangerous AF!" I'd take a picture at base camp and then I'd turn around and leave. Lol.
Leerag that's what I'm doing lately the last 2000 feet can't be conquered. Hillary and his Indian friend conquer it only the rest use to much help and still can't get there.
This is my favorite of the 1996 Everest disaster documentaries because of how much they feature Makalu. Very few souls on this earth with the sheer will and determination of that man. Just watching him tell his account is incredible, yet many of the films and documentaries omit or minimize him. I find his story the most inspiring.
Rachel A I agree he truly show's the raw emotion and the courage to make it thru this horrible time. And his version of what happend Is the best I've ever seen! Blessings....
Its certainly diplomatic. There were some had zero business being up there and it cost teh lives of some great climbers. Doug Hanson Sandy Hill and some others were so slow getting up the mountain, it was the reason people died. Apparently Sandy Hill was short-roped by Sherpas almost the entire way up the South Summit
Yes there were so many other dramas playing out that his doesn’t get much attention. Not much gets made of the fact that his two Sherpas left him alone in the dark even though he didn’t have any physical problems. Not many people would have survived that situation.
Great documentary in so very many ways, never realised Anatoli died tragically late the following year, a real and true hero on Everest in May 96, he will always be remembered.
I don't want to speak ill of the dead, because what he did is heroic, but he was hired as a guide for Scott Hall, if you read "Into Thin Air" by Jon Krauker, Scott was complaining that Anatoli wasn't doing the job he was hired to do as a guide and left clients on the mountain and went down by himself before his clients. In hindsight it was great that he saved all those people but he should have been with his clients from the get go
@@maxpowers6033 Speaking the truth is not speaking ill of anyone. However who did Krakauer save? He should give me a break. His opinion is just one opinion. A guide is not a babysitter. If they had followed the plan of hard deadline at 2:00 PM nobody would have died. In any case all six of the climbing clients on the Mountain Madness expedition survived the ordeal. Galen Rowell described Boukreev's rescue efforts in the Wall Street Journal as: One of the most amazing rescues in mountaineering history performed single-handedly a few hours after climbing Everest without oxygen. In 1997 Anatoli Boukreev was awarded the David A. Sowles Memorial Award by the American Alpine Club. The award recognizes people "who have distinguished themselves, with unselfish devotion at personal risk or sacrifice of a major objective, in going to the assistance of fellow climbers imperiled in the mountains. The award is the American Alpine Club's highest award for valor in recognition of his role in rescuing climbers in the 1996 Everest disaster. Enough said!
@@PaultheSheik You sound like Anatoli's publicist or something. We don't know what was written on the contract or what Scott expected from Anatoli. But facts are facts. Anatoli went down without his clients. Yes he was heroic in saving them. But if he's a guide and they are suppose to turn back before the 2:00pm turnaround time then why didn't Anatoli insist his clients go down. Why did he just end up going down with NONE of his clients? He deserves accolades in saving all those people, but that doesn't shield him from criticism for his actions before everything went bad
I think the score to this documentary adds so much to the story they are telling. It’s beautiful and eerie, just like the landscape. Bravo to whoever scored this!
Agreed! But, think about this, doesn’t it make you sad to know that all these people could have lived, if greed and ego, didn’t play a part in scott and Rob’s decisions? Those poor left die alone up there. Or falling off the cliffs.
@Angie Savage who did Rob or Scott force to climb that mountain? In the 1st 20 minutes 2 different guys said they told Rob they were done, and he said OK. Not to mention Rob died because he wouldn't leave his client behind. If you're the type of person who can't expect personal responsibility, please don't go climb a mountain like this, or let any friends or family climb a mountain like this. In life, 99% of the time, when it's time to point the finger of blame, it's at yourself.
Scores are SO overlooked by most of us when it comes to watching television or movies. Its cool to see people noticing them in this doc, and youre so right, its amazing.
Everest claims who she wants. She is a sacred mountain and those who attempt to reach her peak must do so humbly and with utmost respect. Everest is not some tourist attraction. She must be reckoned with and respected.
Anatoli is an absolute legend and a hero for saving those people and Charlotte is a hero for keeping that adrenaline shot warm and shoving it in the rich lady’s butt so she could keep going. Makalu is amazing for clinging onto life and not giving up while sitting next to a fucking dead body. Also I love how animated he is and the way he speaks, love Charlotte too.
I love Makalu - despite the language barrier I really felt like his story was the best told, probably because it was so intense and he narrated it so visually. Charlotte is pretty selfless as well for not saving the shot for herself if she needed it later.
Scott was still alive, but suffering indeed.Neil gave Sandy Lene's Oxygan tank, otherwise she might have gone a bit , but could never held out all those hours.They totally on purpose left the fact that Doug was NOT going to Everest, because he could not afford it 2 times.He is a climber of many years and it is a fact ROB called DOUG likr 20 times and was so sure he would make it up + mind you he too was from Seattle/Renton.There was as many knew even school childen sponsoring the event.Doug had a bad feeling and he was right.
I was 9 when this happened, and it effectively drove me away from wanting to climb the Everst. I read a lot about how the Sherpas were blamed for Scott and the others' deaths, but now that I'm older and having survived a hurricane and an electric storm out in the open I realise... the Sherpas know the mountain better than the climbers, if they didn't return there was a damn good reason for it.
It wasn't the Sherpas,it was the Expedition which cost sixty Grand, were normal out-of-shape women or 50 year old men we're trying to make it up Everest. Most healthy 30 year old men can't climb Everest let alone 50 year olds, women, Etc. These people paid 60k to go up to Everest then the guy kept the mission going that's why everybody died and it'll continue to happen, this is big business now. I hate how they try to claim it's the weather too, it's not the weather. When out of shape and other ridiculous people try to make it up a mountain like this, they require 10x the oxygen and guide resources. There were NOT enough oxygen tanks and resources including guides and sherpas to save the mission and people. So lots of people died. Died because people don't respect nature and try to conquer it when they can't conquer a mole hill. People died because too many weak people tried to go up a mountain.
@@windsofmarchjourneyperrytr2823 I used to be a scout and used to camp a lot. Believe me, I know, that's why the Sherpas didn't return, but they get the blame instead of the guides trying to push for commercial reasons.
@@chasitylynn8183 I hate how you bring up "women" as an example though. Just say out of shape people if that's what you mean. There are plenty of women who have managed to climb the mountain, so that has nothing to do with it. And also, saying that "it's not the weather" is just plain ridiculous. Of course there were other things that contributed too, but them being caught in a storm was a huge factor and the biggest reason leading to their deaths.
I read his book. I had read Krakauer's book first and watched most of the documentaries, but when I read Annatoli's book I felt it done a better job at portraying what happens. Obviously I wasn't there, but he is a humble person; I got the impression that he is the kind of person who, if they done something wrong would own that wrong. I think he is a hero. Sad he died the year after. I'm glad he got his book out before he died. So many mountaineers die young, I'm surprised Reinhold Messner is still alive.
The B...I agree...Boukreev was a gifted climber, but his job as a guide trumped the no Os climb he was determined to make...granted...lots of mistakes made that day...imho he made one of them. By the way... I like your pic...kinda scares me, but I like it!! Cheers
@@user-if1de8pt2j agreed. Yes, I was heroic later when he went out on the storm to get people back to camp 4. But as a guide it would seem your responsibility is to assist clients, not head back to camp hours before everyone else.
As Krakauer has pointed out, decisions were made within the Death Zone, with brains starved of oxygen and nourishment. These decisions should not be treated too harshly in the comfort of our own homes.
Makalu was such a wonderful person to listen to. He was so expressive and lively. He told himself, "I should do disco!" to stay alive. To cling to that little bit of light and humor when everything points to a cold and dismal death shows an amazing spirit. And, after watching him, I believe that's what kept him going. He puts so much life in every action he takes that he HAD to keep going. Even when he thought he was going to die, he was lively and stubborn about it. I respect that.
It's the wrong time to decide that you dont want to die up there while you're up there. You need to have that conversation with yourself before you even go. Understand that you might die up there and if you aren't ok with that possibility then you shouldnt go
Rob survived overnight at that height and was able to speak coherently the next morning, he was a fighter. Also, also, Makalu should get the storyteller’s award because....man!
@@Romans8-9 this is a very american mindset; he always believed the mountain has the last word, no amount of money or guides or oxygen can help you. Most Kazakhs and russians climb for their philosophies, they dont climb for prestige or money. This is their first year of commercializing everest, and honestly Fischer and hall made it this way, it's their company, and they need good reviews from krakauer (journalist) and sandy hill (blogging the climb), hence why they didnt stick with their 2 o'clock descent, they tried so hard to get Doug eventhough physically he couldnt anymore. Fischer and hall are the commanders, and they failed miserably. That's what happens when the climb is about money, it clouds people sometimes. Edit: boukreev waited for commands, put up more ropes, and did his duty. Guides are just guides, they're not suppose to carry a client in every step of the way. He is where hes at and doing what hes supposed to be doing.
@@Romans8-9 I don’t think u know the whole story. It was decided as a game plan for him to go ahead before the climb. He wasn’t meant to Shepard people up and down, that was never the plan. Scott made the game plan with him all we’re in agreement. It’s very unfair to judge him now when first we where never there and second he was following the plan that was made before the climb. U just can’t change plans up there that is just as dangerous. Like what happened with the Sherpa that short lined sandy and wasn’t there to do the lines like was already planned. Switching plan up with the sherpas and lines was one of the most if not the most costly mistake in this tragedy. But he is still a HERO regardless!
I couldn’t agree more. It’s really whack that Beck Weathers has always tried to imply that a bunch of people on the climb were morally bad people or were cowards for not doing more to save more of the climbers who died.
Oh if only someone had reasoned with Beck: "Beck, if you come down with us to camp, they can radio Rob and tell him where you are so he won't be worried and feel he has to wait or search for you."
@@catherinespark Lou Kasiche and John Taske did try to persuade Beck to descend with them but he wanted to stay because he has agreed with Rob Hall that they would come down together.
Catherine, I thought the same thing. However, they couldn't short rope Back. Beck needed someone with experience to help him down. Of course, if Rob adhered to the 2:00 pm turnaround time, it's likely only 1 death (Lopsong's uncle) would have occurred.
Nope, He was head guide for Scott Fischers Mountain Madness but he thought ascending and descending alone without helping any of his clients was a good idea. Why was he already at camp 4 ahead of everyone else?
@@simpletownworx To get tea and whatever stuff was there in order to help others to come back...and recover from hypoxia Once he rested a bit, he climbed back up amidst the storm and saved several lives, risking his own, in doing so. He summited first and helped every client to do the same. Now... are you going to remain an arse all the way, and endlessly tell yourself how right you think you are, or rather the thickness of your shell is all you were accumulating along your life? I guess the third one it's just too much in there.
@@alvarh9398 @Alvar h lmao at you taking personal offence to a RUclips comment not about you or even directed at you and then throwing some shade about my character and personality based off of it. 🤣🤣🤣🤣
@@simpletownworx You are not the definitive source on what occurred that day, yet you speak as if you are. I can base that supposition on your comments alone. What source material have you even read related to the 1996 disaster? It sounds as if you are basing your opinions on Krakauer's material, which is steeped in bias. There are differing perspectives that offer a complete picture of what occurred if you actually bother to look. And if you still agree with Krakauer after you've read the accounts from others who were present that day, at least it's an informed opinion, but it's still just that.
The cinematography and filming of the mountain is executed so beautifully. The story of this event is the best. May the souls of the lives lost Rest In Peace. The mountain always reveals in these moments of deep challenge and stays with you forever.
50:35 whenever I hear about them suddenly stopping before walking off the Kangshung Face (which they couldn't see), it gives me the creeps. I'm glad Neil's intuition stopped them. It would be horrifying not being able to see if you're about to fall thousands of feet in the dark. Sheesh.
Neal Beidleman saved as many lives as Anatoli that night. If he hadn’t figured out their location in relation to camp4 that whole group might freeze to death before dawn. If my life is in danger I want him to be my guide more than anyone else
Has anyone watched "The Porter: The Untold Story of Everest". It's about the Sherpas...I don't believe anyone gets up or down that mountain without their help...regardless of skill or experience. Any thoughts? Cheers...
Sherpas are very brave and expert in this field. You don't teach lions how to hunt. Similarly, mountain climbing is in their blood. All these so called climbers couldn't even take their own body load but look at these sherpa porters they carry 50, 60 kgs on their back and make the climbers comfortable and easy. Sherpas risks their life for others and these climbers hardly risk their life for themselves. Sherpas do not get the credit but climbers become hero. Very unfair tho.
That was an extraordinary film. Sherpas have a special connection to the mountain. They revere her as a goddess and treat her as such. They truly respect her and it.
This week is the 25th anniversary of this terrible tragedy. It feels fitting to watch Mr Brashear's moving movie again this week in memory of those who died.
The best 96 Everest documentary out there. Beck weather's survival is nothing short of a miracle and if you can't see that I don't know if you ever will.
He is an absolute animal. Not just for surviving that night, but for his incredibly strong and positive spirit afterwards. I admire Beck Weathers so much. We need more people like him in this world.
Elizabeth Mc...the score is haunting...that rope dancing in thin air as they set the ropes on that ridge...breathtaking...as an armchair adventurer at best...PBS delivers the best stuff...I couldn't agree with you more...I found you post refreshing in that you noticed the beauty instead of the arguments... Cheers!
@@macneoh7418 "A film score refers to the original music that accompanies a film. In most cases, movie music is written by a film composer hired for the production. The movie score heightens the film's emotion, creating an aural mood for each scene, along with sound effects and dialogue."
U skipped several pairs, but all of them, predictable, shallow and useless. maybe Life... yes... it's undescribable...something i've never seen before.
I haven't thought about this sad story for many years. I read Krakauer's"Into Thin Air" book. This is an excellent documentary. Rest in peace David Breashears. You lived life LARGE!
He climbed alone, not with the rest of the team. That's not what Everest guides are supposed to do. The fact that he was then able to carry oxygen bottles and tea up to those still descending, and that he spent hours leading people from the Huddle to Camp IV doesn't seem to mean as much to some people. Scott thought he'd cahnage his mind and climb with the rest of the team. He didn't. He did exactly what he said he would do when Scott hired him, and saved several lives that night. I find no fault with his actions.
It's mostly Krakauer misunderstood Anatoli's role in the expedition. Krakauer felt that Anatoli had left people to die, and not undertaken his role as a guide properly. Krakauer was of the opinion Anatoli had been irresponsible in undertaking the job he'd agreed to. But that's because Krakauer didn't have a full perspective like we do today. He's often criticised for the fact he didn't try and save anyone while Anatoli was out, but truthfully Anatoli was a far more skilled climber, and in a far better position to be making rescue attempts. He was much better acclimatised, he had been resting for a while by that point. Anatoli was really the only person on that mountain in a position to make a rescue attempt without is being a great risk to himself. It's also unlikely Krakauer had any idea of the situation until the next morning. Krakauer was probably very critical because it was 4 members of his expedition that died, and he probably felt that the Fischer's Mountain Madness expedition was responsible for that, but had gotten off far lighter, with only Scott Fischer dying. I think he perhaps felt, had Anatoli been at the peak, things would've been different. If Anatoli had been 'doing his job' (from Krakauer's perspective) then Rob Hall might not have gotten stuck trying to help Hansen, and then Harris wouldn't have needed to help Hall, and then Harris would've been free to assist Beck and Yasuko. From Krakauer's perspective, the decisions made by Anatoli resulted in the death of 4 of his friends and climbing companions. It might not be fair, but it's very understandable why Krakauer came to this conclusion. Having Anatoli on the mountain very probably would've saved all 4 of those people, and could've saved Beck Weathers his hands. In his eyes, Anatoli made a fatal error in his strategy, and it killed his friends. It's also important to note here Krakauer does not act like he did nothing wrong. Krakauer takes full responsibility for the fact his failure to act appropriately likely resulted in the death of Andy Harris. Now the truth is, Anatoli and Scott had both agreed on Anatoli's strategy, and he was going to summit and return so he could assist with rescues later if problems arose. The problem was the storm meant Anatoli would never be able to help those higher up on the mountain, and Anatoli probably should've been aware of this. Still, he didn't do anything wrong in his mind, he was following the agreed plan, and he wasn't actually hired as a guide in the most technical sense. Honestly, both Anatoli and Krakauer both have perfectly valid perspectives. Anatoli simply did exactly what he said he was going to do. Krakauer had several people he knew die because Anatoli didn't do things 'the better way'. Both have a valid stance. I think Anatoli, in hindsight, did make poor decisions that put his personal attempt to summit without oxygen above the chance to help those in his group. The fact he couldn't help his clients descend the mountain slowed their progress, and meant everyone on the mountain was further behind then they otherwise would have been. Additionally, he knew a blizzard was coming, so the idea that he wanted to help others by providing oxygen and hot tea is absolutely ridiculous. There was no way in that blizzard he could attempt any proper rescue, and he never did. He only ever helped people on the South Col., which was only a problem because he hadn't been there to help people down and guide them. His decision to descend and then provide aid was a massive mistake, which he had all the information necessary to know would not be possible. He was never going to be able to help anyone, unless they happened to become lost on the South Col. which eventuated, and made him look like a hero. But it was largely heroism born out of errors he had made. He did a wonderful job that night and even Krakauer admits that. But likely, it would not have been necessary if he'd been there to help in the first place. So while Anatoli is not 'to blame' since he didn't do anything 'wrong' on a technical sense, he did make some errors that showed he was putting himself first. People also make it sounds like Krakauer didn't do anything, but he was the one that found Weathers in that camp the next morning, and was the first to aid him. Krakauer saved a life as well, and was a big part of the effort getting everyone back down the mountain, which this documentary makes sound like a no big deal task, but there was still a great deal of risk in the descent which took 2 days. Krakauer was also suffering from Hypoxia as prior to separating from each other Andy Harris had accidentally turned his oxygen bottle all the way up, rather then off as Krakauer had asked, meaning Krakauer was likely in a very weakened state as a result of this for the rest of the disaster, leading to his own inability to effectively mount rescue attempts. Utlimately, many mistakes were made on the mountain that day. The leaders should've immediately insisted on everyone descending at 2 o'clock, the agreed upon turn around time. If the team leaders do that, no one dies. But, after that, Anatoli does have some blame, even though he didn't do anything wrong, he was in a position to possibly prevent those 4 deaths. He may have even been able to help Fischer. But once he was at Camp 4, it was far too late for him to help. He was very quickly cut off in the blizzard. Even if he'd simply remained lower down on the slope, he would've saved Yasuko as well, as he could've made sure they all reached Camp 4 and didn't ever get lost on South Col. If he'd actually helped his climbers ascend the summit, it's likely everyone would've been descending about half an hour or even an hour ahead. Half an hour would've meant a lot for those who died, an hour would've guaranteed survival. Anatoli is a hero, but that should not shield him from criticism. Smarter decisions earlier, more forward thinking and altruistic ones, would have saved atleast 1 other life. If he had focused solely on helping others, it's likely no one would have died on the mountain. He cannot be held responsible, but he must shoulder some blame for what happened there. He was not obligated to act any differently, but a more altruistic outlook by him would've saved 5 lives.
I was recently so glad to learn that Rob Hall's daughter is also a climber and such a nice young lady! It felt good to know that his legacy continues by his wonderful wife and daughter also!
20:50 Did we all learn that no matter what happens, we come up with a plan B because rule number one (which anatoly knew) is that shit WILL happen. (LIKE, "IF I RUN OUT OF OXYGEN, I WILL BE DONE) Also the lesson beck learned is that when shit happens its quite likely the only person you can depend on is YOU
Ike Mike I wouldn’t say that at all. A man who survives exposure to a hurricane, basically alone, on one of the most inhospitable mountains on the planet is probably not fragile. I’m sure his experience was very traumatic, especially with the extent of his injuries. I think that is reflected in his interview. But fragile? No. And timid? He was very candid.
Yes but did you notice that the part where he counts the cost of his summit by mentioning the loss of his hands etc, he never mentions his expedition companion 'Chen' who died.
Ike Mike In desperate times where life and death are the only options, I believe that helping others like in movies where the hero saves everyone, is not an available option. Survival is a human instinct and humans would go to extreme measures to live. You may not be wrong however.
I commented on here about anatoly. I also wanted to say that Ed Viesturs may just be the finest, most intelligent athlete of our time in the USA. Because mountaineering is not mainstream fare that would be lost on many. Doing what Ed does takes a lot of human ingredients. All positive ingredients in my opinion. I have nothing but fascination and respect for these guys! and R.IP. anatoli, lopsang, Rob, Scott, Yasuka and the many more. You all died champions!
Bob...great observation of human nature...I have the same fascination with the Donner Party...the Titanic...EF-5 tornadoes...you get my drift...how would I respond? Cheers!
I used to wonder, but then it happened. I don't climb mountains, but such a moment can occur in anyone's life, anywhere. You can stare death in the face on the most ordinary of days. I didn't let myself down.
Remarkable and 1000% crazy at the same time. A few days ago I saw another documentary about this same event, but this was by far the better of the two. A lot of fault to go around in many directions. I find it beyond comprehension that people with little experience not only wanted to climb the mountain but were sold permits to do so. Yes, there were heroes, and the losses were a terrible tragedy. That said, I can't help but feel that anybody who thinks they need to spend $65K just for a permit to risk their lives should do some very serious self-analysis to figure out why!
Inexperience puts a real burden on the other climbers, with or without a storm. They slow the team down. This group stayed too long while waiting to summit, way too long, because there was way too many people.
I dont know what is about this documentary that pulls me back ind. I have watched it at least 50 times, and every time life gets hard, i find myself in here again.. Maybe it is because i feel the same emotions also created in this documentary. It reminds me of the challenges in life we all live through, whitch are so clear in this documentary. It pulls me back in, every time... As they say. When life gets hard some tend to drugs, some to alcohol. Well, we go to the mountains...
Beck Wethers seems to have no ill feelings to who left him for dead twice.... I don’t know how I would feel about that ... extraordinary story. It’s amazing that anyone who was up on that mountain survived....Thankyou for posting this!!
People on Everest seem to have no issue with leaving people for dead. David Sharp died after over 40 people passed him and they could see he needed help. The reach for the summit seems to be the number one goal and not the safety of others.
Will’s UNWILD Vogs Channel you realise that there isn’t much you can do for someone on Mount Everest once they have succumbed to the elements? You would be putting your own life at risk, in David Sharps case he was a rouge, he didn’t have no guide team or had no Sherpa help, he essentially went to Everest to die. You can try and wake someone up and maybe help them with giving them some oxygen but you can’t carry a person down
Will’s UNWILD Vlogs Channel actually many people tried to help him but eventually had to give up or risk their own lives. They gave him oxygen, helped him drink water, tried to get him to move but it was difficult. He should not have gone up alone. 😥
18:00 this hit home. I always said something similar-climbing is Zen. The only thing you can do is focus on the next hand or foot hold. However, just hiking around in hills is also really good for depression. I dont get zen walking/hiking, and it is not a quick fix, but over time it can help a great deal.
i take it back ANATOLI IS A HERO HE SAVED 3 PEOPLE. HE SHOULD BE TALKED ABOUT MUCH MORE....THET ARE ALL GREAT CLIMBERS...I WILL NEVER DO IT...PLUS I AM DISABLED, BUT THATS BESIDES THE POINT....GTEAT MOVIE ALSO
In life, you have to pick and choose your battles. When you have kids or about to have kids you have to prioritize. It’s admirable that Rob wouldn’t leave Doug. But in MY only opinion, he chose his friend over his wife and child. Very sad!
If there's one recurring theme I'm seeing in these accidents, it's when the clients refuse the advise given to them by the sherpas and experts and, driven by ego and perhaps delusion to achieve their goal of reaching the summit at any cost, they end up costing the lives of others in the team too. Now, I'm not saying people shouldn't work hard to reach their dreams, but they should heed the advice of those who are guiding them, who know the terrain, the weather conditions, the altitude etc. Those who do endanger the lives of those around them and who do make it back alive, should be held to account for their actions. Swallow the pride and ego, and trust in the advice given to you. You only get one life, choose your actions wisely, and you can climb the mountain another day.
I read Krakauer’s Into Thin Air when it first came out and I have been hooked to this incident since then. That part when Rob Hall talk to his pregnant wife in the face of imminent death is heartbreaking!!!
Beck is the real MVP. I cant believe he was left on like 3 different occasions. I understand that its a dire situation but i wish more would have at least checked. Probably could have saved the man a lot of grief
Sorry your wrong he was rich guy tick off his shopping list and if anything that's why it's called the death zone no one is to blame if your left in the mountain those are the risks you take, he was the least experience climber and if anything should never taken it on.
Reeves at what expense when Sherpa's are at risk of loosing their lives due to inexperienced climber It's got nothing to do with where you come from it is about experience and the risk to others.
I saw this in Jersey at the IMAX theatre in Liberty Science Center when it came out. That theatre was one of the first IMAX in the country. If you looked left, right or up you were looking at the screen. The crowd was speechless with the occasional gasp.
Anatoli Boukreev seems to be mentioned once in the filming of this, brining ropes up. Yet saved more than I think anyone has before during an accident on Everest. His story should be more well known. Let down of a great documentary.
The fact that Beck Weathers survived a night on the ice and then walked himself into camp is nothing short of miraculous. I know he was seriously injured (he lost his hands and his nose) but he survived.
In another special...Sandy was basically helped/carried up the last bit by a sherpa bc she was rich. The same sherpa that was supposed to set up the ropes (which caused the delays). He listened to Scott F. who needed Sandy to make it to the top to help promote his business. Ridiculous and sad.
Sandy's no more guilty of anything than anyone else on those teams. She was an accomplished mountaineer at the time, as much as anyone else there was. Krakauer made her a target because it's easy to target a wealthy woman: makes for a juicy story to peddle his book. Other accounts, including Boukreev's, dispute the idea that she was some entitled villainess. The sherpa who short-roped her directly contradicted the idea that he did it because Fischer told him to, let alone for business reasons. No one attacks Beck Weathers for sitting at the Balcony rather than descending right away when he became snow blind, no one attacks Rob Hall for failing to turn Doug Hansen around in time, but it's easy to take a swipe at Sandy Hill. Easy and cheap.
I think having journalists on the hill changed the character of the climb...no one wants a lousy article written about their business...colored a lot of decision-making...toss in a few bad choices and hurricane force winds at 26,000 feet...you got issues...just sayin'...
@@lisaharrod8386 totally true, but i always wonder why people blame Sandy Hill more than Krakauer even though they were both brought there for the same reasons, and no one seems to blame Mountain Madness or Adventure Consultants for bringing them
I watched the film Everest, good to be able to hear the people talk about this that were involved and explain what happend. Thanks for posting, much appreciated.
Everyone who saw Scott struggling should have known he was too tired after going all the way to base camp and back up the night b4 summiting. Scott wanted to prove something. He and Rob both did the wrong thing.
I thought that too but the majority of people are experienced and thus its a risk however not as much as we think. But the game changed when Nepal relaxed their criteria for obtaining a Climbers License (It’s a poor country and they need the money)
@@easymoneysniper6413 Most people who comment about Everest don't understand this. You can see it in the increase in deaths in the past 5 years and the long lines waiting to summit.
If the deal was that you could never talk about climbing Everest, couldn't post or take any photos, how many would climb it? Its more of an ego trip than a challenge.
well I think that is an oversimplification of a complex decision.......was going to the moon an ego trip? was sailing around the ocean an ego trip? was flying the first airplane an ego trip? I think one has to have a large ego and be highly driven to expose yourself to any of the rigors that come with training for mountain climbing, space exploration, or anything of that nature. But in our human history, there have always been folks willing to challenge themselves and push their capabilities to the max to see whether they could achieve certain goals or not. so I do agree that the bulk of folks who take on the challenge of climbing Everest have large egos, it doesn't mean that it's wrong. I think it's what drives them. And in reality, if you think about it, over 5000 people have reached the summit of Everest, yet how many of those people are known in the public or considered famous? A small handful at best, and usually because they were involved in some kind of tragedy that occurred while there. So if a person was strictly on an ego trip you would be better off becoming a pop star or a professional athlete.
It's both. One doesn't have to be mutually exclusive from the other. As the previous comment said, the landing on the moon was an incredible scientific challenge but it also brought recognition and success to Niel Armstrong. When humans go above and beyond their capabilities, of course you want to share your success with others. You are overjoyed by your accomplishments. Put yourself in their shoes, if you reach the top of Everest after struggling for hours with your oxygen and your mind, if you reach the top of the mountain at 8000 plus meters, where its impossible for humans to live, when you trained for years to get to this point, when you are passionate about extreme climbing, wouldnt you want to share your experience with others? If climbing is really what you're passionate about then you would jump at the opportunity to talk about something you wholeheartedly love.
Ya, especially when so many's already done it. What's the big deal saying you were the 489th person on that mountain? Perhaps even being short-roped half the way up.
People should know that sandy Pittman was short roped up the mountain by a Sherpa. She had to be saved by a couple of people on the way down. I think allowing her to to participate and report on the climb was a huge mistake. Unfortunately, she thought too much of herself to acknowledge this and chartered a helicopter to get away from the people who lost so much on Everest.
According to reports when the ordeal was all over she was at the Yak And Yeti Hotel in Kathmandu bragging and celebrating as though nothing had happened. Just another spoiled rich sociopath with not a care in the world for anyone but herself
I admire the strength and courage of some people who will subject themselves to cold and danger many of us will never know to save the life of another; even if the other person is a complete stranger. Amazing documentary.
This is hands down the best documentary regarding this tragedy. Also, Sandy Hill Pittman’s pampered narcissistic lifestyle cost precious hours and subsequently precious lives
Is this the cappuccino thing? Honestly I’ve never found an undisputed account that says Pittman put anybody at risk, including the testimony of the Sherpa who disputed that he was supposedly “pulling” her up to the summit.
Rob was SUCH a bad guide. He had a good heart, he was an awesome person but man... His decisions that day?! I feel sorry for his wife and daughter and Dougs family.
No, he was a fantastic guide, and was very well known for being such. What he IS, like many others that day, was a man who made a mistake. I can't help but wonder had Lapsong (sp) been there with the other sherpa to fix the ropes that morning instead of pulling up Sandy, what would have then happened that day. They lost HOURS by that happening. Period. If someone has to pull you up in a sled, you have no business going.
I might be wrong about this or maybe I'm confusing Scott with Rob. One of them was new to leading a group, even tho they themselves were excellent climbers
arrogance and hubris define this expedition, including the extra weight of Sandy Hill, who was short roped much of the way. But to leave Beck alone when he reported his eye issue was the sign the players had all the wrong values.
Anatoly and Neil Beidleman distributed their duties as in the Soviet Army:the young one does the hard work,and the more experienced one does what the young one couldn't do.The command worked well.If only they'd saved the boss
The team leaders are to blame.They didn't give the order to return at 14:00. The Sherpas are also to blame.They didn't secure the ropes.They didn't do their job.They caused a delay.Anatoli is innocent.Anatoli is a hero.
Too many slow people held the group up, Scott should have admitted he was in trouble, Rob could have done better. Then the storm. Sherpas not to blame for Rob.
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OnlyGoodSHHH I feel bad for. People who have died
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Rob staying alive through the storm on south summit and being able to consciously call and talk in the morning is unbelievable level of endurance
Agreed. Absolute Stud to wait and help Doug. Doug Hanson's ego got him killed essentially and unfortunately. His obsession wasn't worth Rob Halls life
He is a veteran of the mtn and knew what he was doing I wld have lefth Doug can't help dead weight
@@kch7051 True, but all reports and interviews I've seen indicate that Rob tried very hard to talk Doug into going back to Everest, and convincing him he could summit. Unfortunately, it was both of their egos. If Rob had just left Doug alone and said to himself, Well, some people just aren't going to summit Everest, they might both be alive. But it seems to have been just as much Rob's ego, that he couldn't get Doug to the top, as it was Doug. Then, once he convinces Doug to do the whole thing again, he wasn't about to have him fail to summit the second time. Rob and Scott both broke their own rules, turn around by 2pm. You stop being a reliable leader when you think you are above your own rules.
@@wmnoffaith1 Doug was behind...too far behind. He was told to go down, and he couldnt handle going down because Rob got him there on the cheap this time because Doug didnt get to summit on his first go with Rob's Company. If Doug refuses to listen to reason in the moment, then thats on Goddamn Doug, Not Rob. Rob wanted to get him to the top, Doug failed all the rules...had they turned around when Rob told Doug to, they're both alive more than likely.
He had meth on him😆😆
whenever i have a need to experience the beauty of mt everest i lie in bed at midnight and go on youtube. stunning but watching here is quite satisfying enough.
I agree. If I were a rich woman, I might hike to base camp and say, "whoa! That is high and looks dangerous AF!" I'd take a picture at base camp and then I'd turn around and leave. Lol.
@@celieboo see we have common sense. i wouldnt even go to base camp i saw what happened in that earthquake. lol . so here in youtube i remain lol
Whatever it takes to die living...
I find the mountain's to be angry or mean looking more than beautiful..
Leerag that's what I'm doing lately the last 2000 feet can't be conquered. Hillary and his Indian friend conquer it only the rest use to much help and still can't get there.
I've devoured 1996 Everest books and documentaries...this is by far the BEST of the bunch. Just a great job. What a terrifying night that had to be.
This is my favorite of the 1996 Everest disaster documentaries because of how much they feature Makalu. Very few souls on this earth with the sheer will and determination of that man. Just watching him tell his account is incredible, yet many of the films and documentaries omit or minimize him. I find his story the most inspiring.
I feel the same way!
Rachel A I agree he truly show's the raw emotion and the courage to make it thru this horrible time. And his version of what happend Is the best I've ever seen! Blessings....
Yes really
Its certainly diplomatic. There were some had zero business being up there and it cost teh lives of some great climbers. Doug Hanson Sandy Hill and some others were so slow getting up the mountain, it was the reason people died. Apparently Sandy Hill was short-roped by Sherpas almost the entire way up the South Summit
Yes there were so many other dramas playing out that his doesn’t get much attention. Not much gets made of the fact that his two Sherpas left him alone in the dark even though he didn’t have any physical problems. Not many people would have survived that situation.
Great documentary in so very many ways, never realised Anatoli died tragically late the following year, a real and true hero on Everest in May 96, he will always be remembered.
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He sure will be.
Makes me mad how he was described by Krakauer. I'm glad there are people who know he was a hero.
There should be more said and written about the heroics of Anatoli Boukreev. Great great great guy!
I agree
I read he died on Christmas Day the year after this disaster .....I could have the date wrong ..... RIP Anatoli
I don't want to speak ill of the dead, because what he did is heroic, but he was hired as a guide for Scott Hall, if you read "Into Thin Air" by Jon Krauker, Scott was complaining that Anatoli wasn't doing the job he was hired to do as a guide and left clients on the mountain and went down by himself before his clients. In hindsight it was great that he saved all those people but he should have been with his clients from the get go
@@maxpowers6033 Speaking the truth is not speaking ill of anyone. However who did Krakauer save? He should give me a break. His opinion is just one opinion. A guide is not a babysitter. If they had followed the plan of hard deadline at 2:00 PM nobody would have died. In any case all six of the climbing clients on the Mountain Madness expedition survived the ordeal.
Galen Rowell described Boukreev's rescue efforts in the Wall Street Journal as:
One of the most amazing rescues in mountaineering history performed single-handedly a few hours after climbing Everest without oxygen.
In 1997 Anatoli Boukreev was awarded the David A. Sowles Memorial Award by the American Alpine Club. The award recognizes people "who have distinguished themselves, with unselfish devotion at personal risk or sacrifice of a major objective, in going to the assistance of fellow climbers imperiled in the mountains. The award is the American Alpine Club's highest award for valor in recognition of his role in rescuing climbers in the 1996 Everest disaster.
Enough said!
@@PaultheSheik You sound like Anatoli's publicist or something. We don't know what was written on the contract or what Scott expected from Anatoli. But facts are facts. Anatoli went down without his clients. Yes he was heroic in saving them. But if he's a guide and they are suppose to turn back before the 2:00pm turnaround time then why didn't Anatoli insist his clients go down. Why did he just end up going down with NONE of his clients? He deserves accolades in saving all those people, but that doesn't shield him from criticism for his actions before everything went bad
I think the score to this documentary adds so much to the story they are telling. It’s beautiful and eerie, just like the landscape. Bravo to whoever scored this!
I agree!!!
Agreed! But, think about this, doesn’t it make you sad to know that all these people could have lived, if greed and ego, didn’t play a part in scott and Rob’s decisions? Those poor left die alone up there. Or falling off the cliffs.
One of the best scores ever.
@Angie Savage who did Rob or Scott force to climb that mountain? In the 1st 20 minutes 2 different guys said they told Rob they were done, and he said OK. Not to mention Rob died because he wouldn't leave his client behind. If you're the type of person who can't expect personal responsibility, please don't go climb a mountain like this, or let any friends or family climb a mountain like this. In life, 99% of the time, when it's time to point the finger of blame, it's at yourself.
Scores are SO overlooked by most of us when it comes to watching television or movies.
Its cool to see people noticing them in this doc, and youre so right, its amazing.
Scott Fischer successfully selected the guides. The combination of Neil and Anatoly worked well.
Everest claims who she wants. She is a sacred mountain and those who attempt to reach her peak must do so humbly and with utmost respect. Everest is not some tourist attraction. She must be reckoned with and respected.
I'm going to do that from my warm bed, lol.
Everest has my respect from afar. At most I would like to see her from a vast distance.
That's right. Anyone who thinks they can conquer nature will be humbled by Everest. No human being should think they are above nature.
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Anatoli is an absolute legend and a hero for saving those people and Charlotte is a hero for keeping that adrenaline shot warm and shoving it in the rich lady’s butt so she could keep going. Makalu is amazing for clinging onto life and not giving up while sitting next to a fucking dead body. Also I love how animated he is and the way he speaks, love Charlotte too.
I love Makalu - despite the language barrier I really felt like his story was the best told, probably because it was so intense and he narrated it so visually. Charlotte is pretty selfless as well for not saving the shot for herself if she needed it later.
You understand they are all rich right? No poor people climb Everest.
Charlotte and Sandy were in that position in the first place because of Anatoli.
Scott was still alive, but suffering indeed.Neil gave Sandy Lene's Oxygan tank, otherwise she might have gone a bit , but could never held out all those hours.They totally on purpose left the fact that Doug was NOT going to Everest, because he could not afford it 2 times.He is a climber of many years and it is a fact ROB called DOUG likr 20 times and was so sure he would make it up + mind you he too was from Seattle/Renton.There was as many knew even school childen sponsoring the event.Doug had a bad feeling and he was right.
what about neal beidleman
I was 9 when this happened, and it effectively drove me away from wanting to climb the Everst. I read a lot about how the Sherpas were blamed for Scott and the others' deaths, but now that I'm older and having survived a hurricane and an electric storm out in the open I realise... the Sherpas know the mountain better than the climbers, if they didn't return there was a damn good reason for it.
You don't really notice how fast weather can switch til you're out in it and can't just go inside.
It wasn't the Sherpas,it was the Expedition which cost sixty Grand, were normal out-of-shape women or 50 year old men we're trying to make it up Everest. Most healthy 30 year old men can't climb Everest let alone 50 year olds, women, Etc. These people paid 60k to go up to Everest then the guy kept the mission going that's why everybody died and it'll continue to happen, this is big business now.
I hate how they try to claim it's the weather too, it's not the weather.
When out of shape and other ridiculous people try to make it up a mountain like this, they require 10x the oxygen and guide resources. There were NOT enough oxygen tanks and resources including guides and sherpas to save the mission and people. So lots of people died. Died because people don't respect nature and try to conquer it when they can't conquer a mole hill. People died because too many weak people tried to go up a mountain.
@@chasitylynn8183 I'm not blaming the Sherpas, tho?
@@windsofmarchjourneyperrytr2823 I used to be a scout and used to camp a lot. Believe me, I know, that's why the Sherpas didn't return, but they get the blame instead of the guides trying to push for commercial reasons.
@@chasitylynn8183 I hate how you bring up "women" as an example though. Just say out of shape people if that's what you mean. There are plenty of women who have managed to climb the mountain, so that has nothing to do with it. And also, saying that "it's not the weather" is just plain ridiculous. Of course there were other things that contributed too, but them being caught in a storm was a huge factor and the biggest reason leading to their deaths.
Helen seems like a brave person. She was fighting to keep the memory of Rob happy and joyful.
Anatoli climbed without oxygen and still beat everyone back to camp. What a beast.
...then he died the next year... :(
I read his book. I had read Krakauer's book first and watched most of the documentaries, but when I read Annatoli's book I felt it done a better job at portraying what happens. Obviously I wasn't there, but he is a humble person; I got the impression that he is the kind of person who, if they done something wrong would own that wrong. I think he is a hero. Sad he died the year after. I'm glad he got his book out before he died. So many mountaineers die young, I'm surprised Reinhold Messner is still alive.
The B...I agree...Boukreev was a gifted climber, but his job as a guide trumped the no Os climb he was determined to make...granted...lots of mistakes made that day...imho he made one of them.
By the way...
I like your pic...kinda scares me, but I like it!!
Cheers
@@user-if1de8pt2j agreed. Yes, I was heroic later when he went out on the storm to get people back to camp 4. But as a guide it would seem your responsibility is to assist clients, not head back to camp hours before everyone else.
As Krakauer has pointed out, decisions were made within the Death Zone, with brains starved of oxygen and nourishment. These decisions should not be treated too harshly in the comfort of our own homes.
You can tell how upset the Sherpas from Rob's team were about not being able to reach him.
Makalu was such a wonderful person to listen to. He was so expressive and lively. He told himself, "I should do disco!" to stay alive. To cling to that little bit of light and humor when everything points to a cold and dismal death shows an amazing spirit. And, after watching him, I believe that's what kept him going. He puts so much life in every action he takes that he HAD to keep going. Even when he thought he was going to die, he was lively and stubborn about it. I respect that.
It's the wrong time to decide that you dont want to die up there while you're up there. You need to have that conversation with yourself before you even go. Understand that you might die up there and if you aren't ok with that possibility then you shouldnt go
Rob survived overnight at that height and was able to speak coherently the next morning, he was a fighter. Also, also, Makalu should get the storyteller’s award because....man!
Makalu, Boukreev, and Beck were the ones I ended up feeling the utmost respect for. Exemplary fighting spirit!
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@@littleredhen8205 Boukreev seemed rather selfish summiting and descending on his own when he was employed to guide climbers.
@@Romans8-9 this is a very american mindset; he always believed the mountain has the last word, no amount of money or guides or oxygen can help you. Most Kazakhs and russians climb for their philosophies, they dont climb for prestige or money. This is their first year of commercializing everest, and honestly Fischer and hall made it this way, it's their company, and they need good reviews from krakauer (journalist) and sandy hill (blogging the climb), hence why they didnt stick with their 2 o'clock descent, they tried so hard to get Doug eventhough physically he couldnt anymore. Fischer and hall are the commanders, and they failed miserably. That's what happens when the climb is about money, it clouds people sometimes.
Edit: boukreev waited for commands, put up more ropes, and did his duty. Guides are just guides, they're not suppose to carry a client in every step of the way. He is where hes at and doing what hes supposed to be doing.
@@Romans8-9 I don’t think u know the whole story. It was decided as a game plan for him to go ahead before the climb. He wasn’t meant to Shepard people up and down, that was never the plan. Scott made the game plan with him all we’re in agreement. It’s very unfair to judge him now when first we where never there and second he was following the plan that was made before the climb. U just can’t change plans up there that is just as dangerous. Like what happened with the Sherpa that short lined sandy and wasn’t there to do the lines like was already planned. Switching plan up with the sherpas and lines was one of the most if not the most costly mistake in this tragedy.
But he is still a HERO regardless!
I'm sure it's thrilling.. but I came into this world with fingers toes ears and a nose and I'd like to leave the same way
Is it wrong to say your comment made me laugh? I’m all for the upward reach of man - but I’m with you, I’d like to keep my soft tissues
Ya, I can get it if no one's done it before you... but like, who cares who's the 255th person on that mountain?
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You can spend your entire life at sea level and still not be guaranteed any of those, LOL.
"The measure of a man is what he does when no one's looking."
My favorite MLK saying
the russian guy was brave
Epstein said something similar
@@Sam-fp8zm Yeah, and he is dead too
@@carioca56 yeh. even the best of the best die in this hobby. not worth the risk.
Anatoli - what incredible courage. Beck Weathers - what incredible endurance.
I cannot imagine how they gathered the warmth to survive
I blame no one for any of the deaths. They chose to climb by themselves and your life is your own responsibility.
Exactly. Besides once you’re up there there’s no thing such a “good people nor bad people” they’re all potential victims of the elements.
I couldn’t agree more. It’s really whack that Beck Weathers has always tried to imply that a bunch of people on the climb were morally bad people or were cowards for not doing more to save more of the climbers who died.
Oh if only someone had reasoned with Beck: "Beck, if you come down with us to camp, they can radio Rob and tell him where you are so he won't be worried and feel he has to wait or search for you."
@@catherinespark Lou Kasiche and John Taske did try to persuade Beck to descend with them but he wanted to stay because he has agreed with Rob Hall that they would come down together.
Catherine, thats a great point. Either way, Beck would have been more safe, and had Rob made the descent, it would have been easier.
Legit point.
@@Gilan4983Also they didn't have rope to short rope him.
Catherine, I thought the same thing. However, they couldn't short rope Back. Beck needed someone with experience to help him down. Of course, if Rob adhered to the 2:00 pm turnaround time, it's likely only 1 death (Lopsong's uncle) would have occurred.
The gold standard if you’re addicted to the ‘96 Everest tragedy. Wish Krakauer had participated. Thanks for posting this.
The best documentary on the topic. I always listen to it when I can't sleep. The beginning is so calm and soothing. Thanks so much for uploading!
Meeee tooo
I love the music
Ha, same here, my lovely 👰 thinks I'm crazy🤣
My pleasure and thank you!
Same illness ahah
Anatoli Boukreev was the hero. Highly underrated... a documentary should be made abt him
He died the next year while climbing the Annapurna... Sadly
Nope, He was head guide for Scott Fischers Mountain Madness but he thought ascending and descending alone without helping any of his clients was a good idea. Why was he already at camp 4 ahead of everyone else?
@@simpletownworx To get tea and whatever stuff was there in order to help others to come back...and recover from hypoxia
Once he rested a bit, he climbed back up amidst the storm and saved several lives, risking his own, in doing so.
He summited first and helped every client to do the same.
Now... are you going to remain an arse all the way, and endlessly tell yourself how right you think you are, or rather the thickness of your shell is all you were accumulating along your life?
I guess the third one it's just too much in there.
@@alvarh9398 @Alvar h lmao at you taking personal offence to a RUclips comment not about you or even directed at you and then throwing some shade about my character and personality based off of it. 🤣🤣🤣🤣
@@simpletownworx You are not the definitive source on what occurred that day, yet you speak as if you are. I can base that supposition on your comments alone. What source material have you even read related to the 1996 disaster? It sounds as if you are basing your opinions on Krakauer's material, which is steeped in bias. There are differing perspectives that offer a complete picture of what occurred if you actually bother to look. And if you still agree with Krakauer after you've read the accounts from others who were present that day, at least it's an informed opinion, but it's still just that.
The cinematography and filming of the mountain is executed so beautifully. The story of this event is the best. May the souls of the lives lost Rest In Peace. The mountain always reveals in these moments of deep challenge and stays with you forever.
Neal's voice is so calming
Yes
Neal is an inspiration
if sounds like he has lost his voice
50:35 whenever I hear about them suddenly stopping before walking off the Kangshung Face (which they couldn't see), it gives me the creeps. I'm glad Neil's intuition stopped them. It would be horrifying not being able to see if you're about to fall thousands of feet in the dark. Sheesh.
Neal Beidleman saved as many lives as Anatoli that night. If he hadn’t figured out their location in relation to camp4 that whole group might freeze to death before dawn. If my life is in danger I want him to be my guide more than anyone else
Neal is a hero.
Has anyone watched "The Porter: The Untold Story of Everest". It's about the Sherpas...I don't believe anyone gets up or down that mountain without their help...regardless of skill or experience. Any thoughts?
Cheers...
Sherpas are very brave and expert in this field. You don't teach lions how to hunt. Similarly, mountain climbing is in their blood. All these so called climbers couldn't even take their own body load but look at these sherpa porters they carry 50, 60 kgs on their back and make the climbers comfortable and easy. Sherpas risks their life for others and these climbers hardly risk their life for themselves. Sherpas do not get the credit but climbers become hero. Very unfair tho.
That was an extraordinary film. Sherpas have a special connection to the mountain. They revere her as a goddess and treat her as such. They truly respect her and it.
Watched it...must say all these climbs are impossible without them
@@SD-ef4qp definitely not true
Everyone here is fascinating. I must admit the lady that is the secretary ? I find annoying. Her mouth doesn't move lol
This week is the 25th anniversary of this terrible tragedy. It feels fitting to watch Mr Brashear's moving movie again this week in memory of those who died.
True.
The best 96 Everest documentary out there. Beck weather's survival is nothing short of a miracle and if you can't see that I don't know if you ever will.
He is an absolute animal. Not just for surviving that night, but for his incredibly strong and positive spirit afterwards.
I admire Beck Weathers so much. We need more people like him in this world.
I'm about 2/5 of the way thru this and just have to say that the cinematography and score are beautiful.
Elizabeth Mc...the score is haunting...that rope dancing in thin air as they set the ropes on that ridge...breathtaking...as an armchair adventurer at best...PBS delivers the best stuff...I couldn't agree with you more...I found you post refreshing in that you noticed the beauty instead of the arguments...
Cheers!
Some of the music was made by Jocelyn Pook, who did many fantastic scores.
What do you guys mean by "score"? What is "score"?
@@macneoh7418 "A film score refers to the original music that accompanies a film. In most cases, movie music is written by a film composer hired for the production. The movie score heightens the film's emotion, creating an aural mood for each scene, along with sound effects and dialogue."
@@macneoh7418 A score is the musical background of a movie or documentary. It reflects & enhances the impact of what you're watching.
Wow! Heroes and cowards, morality and selfishness, life and death= ultimate humanity visited all within of a few precious moments.
U skipped several pairs, but all of them, predictable, shallow and useless.
maybe Life... yes... it's undescribable...something i've never seen before.
You're not testing your physical or mental limitations, you're testing your luck.
Lol...true true and well spotted!
its both
@@warshipsatin8764 you mean all 3?
I haven't thought about this sad story for many years. I read Krakauer's"Into Thin Air" book. This is an excellent documentary. Rest in peace David Breashears. You lived life LARGE!
I cant understand why people still think anatoliy was at fault!. I ordered his book last night. Cant wait to read it! He was a hero. Rip
He climbed alone, not with the rest of the team. That's not what Everest guides are supposed to do. The fact that he was then able to carry oxygen bottles and tea up to those still descending, and that he spent hours leading people from the Huddle to Camp IV doesn't seem to mean as much to some people.
Scott thought he'd cahnage his mind and climb with the rest of the team. He didn't. He did exactly what he said he would do when Scott hired him, and saved several lives that night. I find no fault with his actions.
It's mostly Krakauer misunderstood Anatoli's role in the expedition. Krakauer felt that Anatoli had left people to die, and not undertaken his role as a guide properly. Krakauer was of the opinion Anatoli had been irresponsible in undertaking the job he'd agreed to. But that's because Krakauer didn't have a full perspective like we do today. He's often criticised for the fact he didn't try and save anyone while Anatoli was out, but truthfully Anatoli was a far more skilled climber, and in a far better position to be making rescue attempts. He was much better acclimatised, he had been resting for a while by that point. Anatoli was really the only person on that mountain in a position to make a rescue attempt without is being a great risk to himself. It's also unlikely Krakauer had any idea of the situation until the next morning.
Krakauer was probably very critical because it was 4 members of his expedition that died, and he probably felt that the Fischer's Mountain Madness expedition was responsible for that, but had gotten off far lighter, with only Scott Fischer dying. I think he perhaps felt, had Anatoli been at the peak, things would've been different. If Anatoli had been 'doing his job' (from Krakauer's perspective) then Rob Hall might not have gotten stuck trying to help Hansen, and then Harris wouldn't have needed to help Hall, and then Harris would've been free to assist Beck and Yasuko. From Krakauer's perspective, the decisions made by Anatoli resulted in the death of 4 of his friends and climbing companions. It might not be fair, but it's very understandable why Krakauer came to this conclusion. Having Anatoli on the mountain very probably would've saved all 4 of those people, and could've saved Beck Weathers his hands. In his eyes, Anatoli made a fatal error in his strategy, and it killed his friends. It's also important to note here Krakauer does not act like he did nothing wrong. Krakauer takes full responsibility for the fact his failure to act appropriately likely resulted in the death of Andy Harris.
Now the truth is, Anatoli and Scott had both agreed on Anatoli's strategy, and he was going to summit and return so he could assist with rescues later if problems arose. The problem was the storm meant Anatoli would never be able to help those higher up on the mountain, and Anatoli probably should've been aware of this. Still, he didn't do anything wrong in his mind, he was following the agreed plan, and he wasn't actually hired as a guide in the most technical sense. Honestly, both Anatoli and Krakauer both have perfectly valid perspectives. Anatoli simply did exactly what he said he was going to do. Krakauer had several people he knew die because Anatoli didn't do things 'the better way'. Both have a valid stance. I think Anatoli, in hindsight, did make poor decisions that put his personal attempt to summit without oxygen above the chance to help those in his group. The fact he couldn't help his clients descend the mountain slowed their progress, and meant everyone on the mountain was further behind then they otherwise would have been. Additionally, he knew a blizzard was coming, so the idea that he wanted to help others by providing oxygen and hot tea is absolutely ridiculous. There was no way in that blizzard he could attempt any proper rescue, and he never did. He only ever helped people on the South Col., which was only a problem because he hadn't been there to help people down and guide them. His decision to descend and then provide aid was a massive mistake, which he had all the information necessary to know would not be possible. He was never going to be able to help anyone, unless they happened to become lost on the South Col. which eventuated, and made him look like a hero. But it was largely heroism born out of errors he had made. He did a wonderful job that night and even Krakauer admits that. But likely, it would not have been necessary if he'd been there to help in the first place. So while Anatoli is not 'to blame' since he didn't do anything 'wrong' on a technical sense, he did make some errors that showed he was putting himself first. People also make it sounds like Krakauer didn't do anything, but he was the one that found Weathers in that camp the next morning, and was the first to aid him. Krakauer saved a life as well, and was a big part of the effort getting everyone back down the mountain, which this documentary makes sound like a no big deal task, but there was still a great deal of risk in the descent which took 2 days. Krakauer was also suffering from Hypoxia as prior to separating from each other Andy Harris had accidentally turned his oxygen bottle all the way up, rather then off as Krakauer had asked, meaning Krakauer was likely in a very weakened state as a result of this for the rest of the disaster, leading to his own inability to effectively mount rescue attempts.
Utlimately, many mistakes were made on the mountain that day. The leaders should've immediately insisted on everyone descending at 2 o'clock, the agreed upon turn around time. If the team leaders do that, no one dies. But, after that, Anatoli does have some blame, even though he didn't do anything wrong, he was in a position to possibly prevent those 4 deaths. He may have even been able to help Fischer. But once he was at Camp 4, it was far too late for him to help. He was very quickly cut off in the blizzard. Even if he'd simply remained lower down on the slope, he would've saved Yasuko as well, as he could've made sure they all reached Camp 4 and didn't ever get lost on South Col. If he'd actually helped his climbers ascend the summit, it's likely everyone would've been descending about half an hour or even an hour ahead. Half an hour would've meant a lot for those who died, an hour would've guaranteed survival.
Anatoli is a hero, but that should not shield him from criticism. Smarter decisions earlier, more forward thinking and altruistic ones, would have saved atleast 1 other life. If he had focused solely on helping others, it's likely no one would have died on the mountain. He cannot be held responsible, but he must shoulder some blame for what happened there. He was not obligated to act any differently, but a more altruistic outlook by him would've saved 5 lives.
I was recently so glad to learn that Rob Hall's daughter is also a climber and such a nice young lady! It felt good to know that his legacy continues by his wonderful wife and daughter also!
I've spoken to her before and she's such a lovely young lady. Looks so much like her Dad too.
20:50 Did we all learn that no matter what happens, we come up with a plan B because rule number one (which anatoly knew) is that shit WILL happen. (LIKE, "IF I RUN OUT OF OXYGEN, I WILL BE DONE) Also the lesson beck learned is that when shit happens its quite likely the only person you can depend on is YOU
The way Makalu Gau describes his experience truly creates the horrific scene he had to endure.
Agreed
Ike Mike I wouldn’t say that at all. A man who survives exposure to a hurricane, basically alone, on one of the most inhospitable mountains on the planet is probably not fragile. I’m sure his experience was very traumatic, especially with the extent of his injuries. I think that is reflected in his interview. But fragile? No. And timid? He was very candid.
I was thinking the same thing...the way he describes every detail doing gestures,what an incredible guy he is. You can see he has been through a lot.
Yes but did you notice that the part where he counts the cost of his summit by mentioning the loss of his hands etc, he never mentions his expedition companion 'Chen' who died.
Ike Mike In desperate times where life and death are the only options, I believe that helping others like in movies where the hero saves everyone, is not an available option. Survival is a human instinct and humans would go to extreme measures to live. You may not be wrong however.
I am hooked on Mount Everest video. My daughter asked me what I have learned, and I said, "Never go there." 😁😁
Neil. What an incredible guy.
Helen’s voice is so similar to the actress who played her in the movie
That woman with the brownish-black short hair sounds like the most softspoken and nicest person ever jeez.
shes cute
I love her all my live.
I commented on here about anatoly. I also wanted to say that Ed Viesturs may just be the finest, most intelligent athlete of our time in the USA. Because mountaineering is not mainstream fare that would be lost on many. Doing what Ed does takes a lot of human ingredients. All positive ingredients in my opinion. I have nothing but fascination and respect for these guys! and R.IP. anatoli, lopsang, Rob, Scott, Yasuka and the many more. You all died champions!
Few of us will ever, ever be in such a shit-uation. But many, many of us want to know how we would react in such a crisis.
Bob...great observation of human nature...I have the same fascination with the Donner Party...the Titanic...EF-5 tornadoes...you get my drift...how would I respond?
Cheers!
@@lisaharrod8386 I wonder if I could do a year at the Mcmurdo Antarctic Station.....
@@lisaharrod8386 don’t forget the Andes Mountains crash!
Died, most of us would be died myself included
I used to wonder, but then it happened. I don't climb mountains, but such a moment can occur in anyone's life, anywhere. You can stare death in the face on the most ordinary of days. I didn't let myself down.
One of the greatest stories - have watched this fascinating documentary many times - glad to find it here again 🌟
1:32:17 damn, every step of the way they trying to kill Beck. 😆
he seems like an annoying dude
@@dustinchen you seem annoying....I know what I will do when I see you lying in snow.....
Remarkable and 1000% crazy at the same time. A few days ago I saw another documentary about this same event, but this was by far the better of the two. A lot of fault to go around in many directions. I find it beyond comprehension that people with little experience not only wanted to climb the mountain but were sold permits to do so. Yes, there were heroes, and the losses were a terrible tragedy. That said, I can't help but feel that anybody who thinks they need to spend $65K just for a permit to risk their lives should do some very serious self-analysis to figure out why!
Inexperience puts a real burden on the other climbers, with or without a storm. They slow the team down. This group stayed too long while waiting to summit, way too long, because there was way too many people.
I am now proud of being a couch potato
I'm with you!!!! Jeesh..these
guys were crazy! Paying to die.
Yum yum eat em up!😜
The only mountain I summit, is Mountain Dew.
I dont know what is about this documentary that pulls me back ind. I have watched it at least 50 times, and every time life gets hard, i find myself in here again.. Maybe it is because i feel the same emotions also created in this documentary. It reminds me of the challenges in life we all live through, whitch are so clear in this documentary. It pulls me back in, every time... As they say. When life gets hard some tend to drugs, some to alcohol. Well, we go to the mountains...
Me too
We are now only a handful of days from the 25th anniversary of this event. 25 years it has been. Unbelievable!
Yes, it feels incredible.
Beck Wethers seems to have no ill feelings to who left him for dead twice.... I don’t know how I would feel about that ... extraordinary story. It’s amazing that anyone who was up on that mountain survived....Thankyou for posting this!!
People on Everest seem to have no issue with leaving people for dead. David Sharp died after over 40 people passed him and they could see he needed help. The reach for the summit seems to be the number one goal and not the safety of others.
Will’s UNWILD Vogs Channel you realise that there isn’t much you can do for someone on Mount Everest once they have succumbed to the elements? You would be putting your own life at risk, in David Sharps case he was a rouge, he didn’t have no guide team or had no Sherpa help, he essentially went to Everest to die. You can try and wake someone up and maybe help them with giving them some oxygen but you can’t carry a person down
Will’s UNWILD Vogs Channel if they tried to save him they very well could have died too
Will’s UNWILD Vlogs Channel actually many people tried to help him but eventually had to give up or risk their own lives. They gave him oxygen, helped him drink water, tried to get him to move but it was difficult. He should not have gone up alone. 😥
Its called accepting the risks. Everyone knows that when they go climb
That horrible experience will always be there with Makalu forever, with the way he's explaining it. RIP to the ones who passed away.
Doug's Summit Fever was deadly. How terribly sad. Tragic
18:00 this hit home. I always said something similar-climbing is Zen. The only thing you can do is focus on the next hand or foot hold. However, just hiking around in hills is also really good for depression. I dont get zen walking/hiking, and it is not a quick fix, but over time it can help a great deal.
On a remote trail deep in the woods or up on a mountain... those are almost the only times in my entire life when I can honestly say I was happy
Thanks for uploading. I've never seen the pbs version of this tragedy.
Thank youuu
Great documentary.... the panoramic shots of the mountain are both beautiful and terrifying at the same time.
i take it back ANATOLI IS A HERO HE SAVED 3 PEOPLE. HE SHOULD BE TALKED ABOUT MUCH MORE....THET ARE ALL GREAT CLIMBERS...I WILL NEVER DO IT...PLUS I AM DISABLED, BUT THATS BESIDES THE POINT....GTEAT MOVIE ALSO
In life, you have to pick and choose your battles. When you have kids or about to have kids you have to prioritize.
It’s admirable that Rob wouldn’t leave Doug. But in MY only opinion, he chose his friend over his wife and child. Very sad!
Yes. As a leader he should have prepared himself for such a dilemma way before the climb. He may have felt some guilt.
If there's one recurring theme I'm seeing in these accidents, it's when the clients refuse the advise given to them by the sherpas and experts and, driven by ego and perhaps delusion to achieve their goal of reaching the summit at any cost, they end up costing the lives of others in the team too. Now, I'm not saying people shouldn't work hard to reach their dreams, but they should heed the advice of those who are guiding them, who know the terrain, the weather conditions, the altitude etc. Those who do endanger the lives of those around them and who do make it back alive, should be held to account for their actions. Swallow the pride and ego, and trust in the advice given to you. You only get one life, choose your actions wisely, and you can climb the mountain another day.
“Summit fever” only if doug listened to rob when he first encountered him
@@asimbeg6169 True and Rob should have saved his own life in the end if Doug wasn't prepared to listen rather than risking both of their lives.
"Getting to the top is optional, getting down is mandatory." - Ed Viesturs
Some couldn’t climb the mountain another day. These trips cost most people around $70000. So that fuels their need to want to reach the summit too.
@@Romulan2469 Exactly! He had a baby on the way for heavens sake!
I read Krakauer’s Into Thin Air when it first came out and I have been hooked to this incident since then. That part when Rob Hall talk to his pregnant wife in the face of imminent death is heartbreaking!!!
I like getting the Taiwanese climbers story in this documentary.
And this is only one of two times I’ve seen Sandy speak about it.
Alone the breathtaking landscape scenes make this documentary gorgeous
"I don't want to die". After climbing a 6 mile high mountain.
I’m sure his friend did not either, but he did.
I dont want to die up there, that's why I dont go
Beidlmann's decision to stop and wait until they had a chance to get their bearings was critical. A cool head under impossible circumstances.
Beck is the real MVP. I cant believe he was left on like 3 different occasions. I understand that its a dire situation but i wish more would have at least checked. Probably could have saved the man a lot of grief
Sorry your wrong he was rich guy tick off his shopping list and if anything that's why it's called the death zone no one is to blame if your left in the mountain those are the risks you take, he was the least experience climber and if anything should never taken it on.
@UCoGneJDkO4KvtjOWqpr0bcA fuck off with your rich shaming. Not his fault he set his sights higher than working at McDonald's.
Reeves at what expense when Sherpa's are at risk of loosing their lives due to inexperienced climber
It's got nothing to do with where you come from it is about experience and the risk to others.
@@reeverfalls2069 no but it was his fault for being on top of everest as a non climber, out of shape rich guy.
@@robbiecarroll5491 completely agree well said 👍
The music in this video really puts it over the top.
I saw this in Jersey at the IMAX theatre in Liberty Science Center when it came out. That theatre was one of the first IMAX in the country. If you looked left, right or up you were looking at the screen. The crowd was speechless with the occasional gasp.
Wow, thanks for the HQ vid! One of my favorite documentaries! Thanks!
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This is amazing..This is just as good as the movie.. I learned more watching this then the movie's that are out.. Awesome job
Very well posted, one of the best documentaries I ever saw. It just kept me interested the whole time.
Anatoli Boukreev seems to be mentioned once in the filming of this, brining ropes up. Yet saved more than I think anyone has before during an accident on Everest. His story should be more well known. Let down of a great documentary.
Great point.
The fact that Beck Weathers survived a night on the ice and then walked himself into camp is nothing short of miraculous. I know he was seriously injured (he lost his hands and his nose) but he survived.
Every night before going to bed i think about reaching base camp and making my camp.
Courage to the famillies who have lost their love ones in 1996.
I hope your dreams come true.
In another special...Sandy was basically helped/carried up the last bit by a sherpa bc she was rich. The same sherpa that was supposed to set up the ropes (which caused the delays). He listened to Scott F. who needed Sandy to make it to the top to help promote his business. Ridiculous and sad.
Sandy's no more guilty of anything than anyone else on those teams. She was an accomplished mountaineer at the time, as much as anyone else there was. Krakauer made her a target because it's easy to target a wealthy woman: makes for a juicy story to peddle his book. Other accounts, including Boukreev's, dispute the idea that she was some entitled villainess. The sherpa who short-roped her directly contradicted the idea that he did it because Fischer told him to, let alone for business reasons. No one attacks Beck Weathers for sitting at the Balcony rather than descending right away when he became snow blind, no one attacks Rob Hall for failing to turn Doug Hansen around in time, but it's easy to take a swipe at Sandy Hill. Easy and cheap.
I think having journalists on the hill changed the character of the climb...no one wants a lousy article written about their business...colored a lot of decision-making...toss in a few bad choices and hurricane force winds at 26,000 feet...you got issues...just sayin'...
@@lisaharrod8386 totally true, but i always wonder why people blame Sandy Hill more than Krakauer even though they were both brought there for the same reasons, and no one seems to blame Mountain Madness or Adventure Consultants for bringing them
It is you who is taking cheap shots. Sandy and her ilk should not have been there. You’ll never understand.
You’ve been mansplained.
I watched the film Everest, good to be able to hear the people talk about this that were involved and explain what happend. Thanks for posting, much appreciated.
wonderful, wonderful impressions of nature captured for the viewer!
Everyone who saw Scott struggling should have known he was too tired after going all the way to base camp and back up the night b4 summiting. Scott wanted to prove something. He and Rob both did the wrong thing.
Up there with 'The Climb' and 'Into Thin Air' is ''After the Wind' by Louis Kasischke. He's in this documentary and turned around at the Hillary step.
I have no idea how people with families take these kinds of risks. Seems quite selfish.
I thought that too but the majority of people are experienced and thus its a risk however not as much as we think. But the game changed when Nepal relaxed their criteria for obtaining a Climbers License (It’s a poor country and they need the money)
@@easymoneysniper6413 Most people who comment about Everest don't understand this. You can see it in the increase in deaths in the past 5 years and the long lines waiting to summit.
Why climb this mountain at all ? Anyone? Death might be your ultimate payment.
@@easymoneysniper6413 If my parent put their goal fulfillment ahead of their relationship with me, I'd never forgive them.
@@4MyBlueEyedMan You really think that? How would your kids feel? So unnecessary.
If the deal was that you could never talk about climbing Everest, couldn't post or take any photos, how many would climb it? Its more of an ego trip than a challenge.
well I think that is an oversimplification of a complex decision.......was going to the moon an ego trip? was sailing around the ocean an ego trip? was flying the first airplane an ego trip? I think one has to have a large ego and be highly driven to expose yourself to any of the rigors that come with training for mountain climbing, space exploration, or anything of that nature. But in our human history, there have always been folks willing to challenge themselves and push their capabilities to the max to see whether they could achieve certain goals or not. so I do agree that the bulk of folks who take on the challenge of climbing Everest have large egos, it doesn't mean that it's wrong. I think it's what drives them. And in reality, if you think about it, over 5000 people have reached the summit of Everest, yet how many of those people are known in the public or considered famous? A small handful at best, and usually because they were involved in some kind of tragedy that occurred while there. So if a person was strictly on an ego trip you would be better off becoming a pop star or a professional athlete.
Dont take pics then. Dont talk about it. You either see the point as it is or not. Some do as a personal challenge. Most not.
I would, if I could with no pictures or whatever. I want to see for myself what it’s like up there. It’s looks so beautiful.
It's both. One doesn't have to be mutually exclusive from the other. As the previous comment said, the landing on the moon was an incredible scientific challenge but it also brought recognition and success to Niel Armstrong. When humans go above and beyond their capabilities, of course you want to share your success with others. You are overjoyed by your accomplishments. Put yourself in their shoes, if you reach the top of Everest after struggling for hours with your oxygen and your mind, if you reach the top of the mountain at 8000 plus meters, where its impossible for humans to live, when you trained for years to get to this point, when you are passionate about extreme climbing, wouldnt you want to share your experience with others? If climbing is really what you're passionate about then you would jump at the opportunity to talk about something you wholeheartedly love.
Ya, especially when so many's already done it. What's the big deal saying you were the 489th person on that mountain? Perhaps even being short-roped half the way up.
58:09 Makalu was saying to himself "I should do disco! I should dance disco!" I assume that in his head he was dancing to "Stayin' Alive!"
Lol
What an amazing man he is !
I love him he needs to be on tv lol
Good one!
People should know that sandy Pittman was short roped up the mountain by a Sherpa. She had to be saved by a couple of people on the way down. I think allowing her to to participate and report on the climb was a huge mistake. Unfortunately, she thought too much of herself to acknowledge this and chartered a helicopter to get away from the people who lost so much on Everest.
She claimed the story wasn't true 🙄
@@Tori-di2cf ..of course she did. She is an insufferable human being.
According to reports when the ordeal was all over she was at the Yak And Yeti Hotel in Kathmandu bragging and celebrating as though nothing had happened. Just another spoiled rich sociopath with not a care in the world for anyone but herself
I admire the strength and courage of some people who will subject themselves to cold and danger many of us will never know to save the life of another; even if the other person is a complete stranger. Amazing documentary.
It’s so beautiful but so hartbreaking at the same time🕊
This is an amazing documentary.
This is hands down the best documentary regarding this tragedy. Also, Sandy Hill Pittman’s pampered narcissistic lifestyle cost precious hours and subsequently precious lives
And no ropes yes
Is this the cappuccino thing? Honestly I’ve never found an undisputed account that says Pittman put anybody at risk, including the testimony of the Sherpa who disputed that he was supposedly “pulling” her up to the summit.
Rob was SUCH a bad guide. He had a good heart, he was an awesome person but man... His decisions that day?! I feel sorry for his wife and daughter and Dougs family.
No, he was a fantastic guide, and was very well known for being such. What he IS, like many others that day, was a man who made a mistake. I can't help but wonder had Lapsong (sp) been there with the other sherpa to fix the ropes that morning instead of pulling up Sandy, what would have then happened that day. They lost HOURS by that happening. Period. If someone has to pull you up in a sled, you have no business going.
I might be wrong about this or maybe I'm confusing Scott with Rob. One of them was new to leading a group, even tho they themselves were excellent climbers
This is the best documentary about this disaster, Thank-you
Excellent documentary really gives you a good idea of how that night unfolded. My thoughts are with the families of those lost
Anatoli is a hero for sure my goodness
I turned on closed captions and when Makalu or the others who are not speaking English talk, the CC says the most hilarious things!!😂😂😂😂😂
arrogance and hubris define this expedition, including the extra weight of Sandy Hill, who was short roped much of the way. But to leave Beck alone when he reported his eye issue was the sign the players had all the wrong values.
To all that lost their lives rip and those that came down the mountain take everything in life as a good lesson. Great documentary
No one ever mentions the fact that Beck gave up his helicopter rescue seat so that Makalu Gau could go first
Wow, that really would have changed how he looked in the Everest movie
RIP David. You gave us so much to see and think of.
Anatoly and Neil Beidleman distributed their duties as in the Soviet Army:the young one does the hard work,and the more experienced one does what the young one couldn't do.The command worked well.If only they'd saved the boss
@Laura Bell stupid comment
The team leaders are to blame.They didn't give the order to return at 14:00. The Sherpas are also to blame.They didn't secure the ropes.They didn't do their job.They caused a delay.Anatoli is innocent.Anatoli is a hero.
Accountability is a thing. A bunch of people who shouldn’t have been on that mountain to begin with, are to blame.
Anatoli, a guide, descended alone without checking how people were holding up. Im not saying he didn't save people but he also made some mistakes.
Too many slow people held the group up, Scott should have admitted he was in trouble, Rob could have done better. Then the storm. Sherpas not to blame for Rob.