30 years after ‘Into Thin Air’ disaster, Everest has changed. Now the weather isn’t the only big threat

On May 10, 1996, more than 30 climbers became stranded high on the world’s tallest mountain by a powerful and unexpected storm. Oxygen-starved, exhausted and lost in the darkness, their story became a fight for survival against 70mph winds and -40 degree temperatures. Eight people lost their lives...

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