Mountaineer Bianca Adler has described the harsh physical toll of climbing above 8,000 meters on Mount Everest, explaining that the extreme altitude can leave the body severely weakened and make even basic breathing a challenge. . . . #mounteveresttrek | #trekking | #altitude | #breathing | #RepublicWorld | Republic

In 2023, this climber attempted to reach the summit of Mount Everest, but tragically passed away due to breathing difficulties and chest pain near the top. Their body still remains on the mountain, a solemn reminder of the risks of high-altitude climbing. 😔🙏💐 . . #Repost @muthamilselvi_everester . . #Everest #Mountaineering #HighAltitude #DreamAndRisk #ClimbersSpirit #Himalayas #Everest2023 #MountainLife #InMemory #AdventureAndBeyond | 𝐊𝟐 𝐁𝐀𝐒𝐄 𝐂𝐀𝐌𝐏

With hundreds of climbers reportedly trapped by a shock blizzard on Mount Everest right now, the mountain is once again showing its brutal power. But the weather is just one enemy. Even on a clear day, the extreme altitude wages a silent war on the human body, causing deadly swelling in the brain and lungs. This story from our 2013 archives goes inside 'Everest ER' — the tiny tent where doctors fight to save those who fall victim to the mountain. Watch the full story: https://youtu.be/VPqI8NsF9F