For nearly 30 years, the climber long referred to as "Green Boots" has remained one of Mount Everest's most haunting and recognizable landmarks. Now, after DNA testing, the Government of India says the climber has finally been identified, and an extraordinary recovery mission is being considered.

But should it happen?

I welcome rigorous debate on the ethics, decisions, and systemic issues of Mount Everest. Please share your thoughts in the comments section.

SMALL CLARIFICATION: During the segment I refer to the 1996 Indo-Tibetan Border Police expedition as pursuing a "first Indian ascent." I intended to say the first Indian ascent of Everest from the North (Tibetan) side.

**THANK YOU TO OUR HIGH ALTITUDE SPONSORS**:
CAMP FOUR:
John V.
Barbedwire
Henriette Pi
Mike Nicholson
Tom McLeod
Geoff (mountain climber)
Ursula Dimberger
Noelle Dud13y

Send us Fan Mail

Support the show

Here are a few ways you can help support us:
Patreon for access to exclusive content:
https://www.patreon.com/everestmystery

EVEREST MYSTERY Membership for access to perks and exclusive content:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEk3e_XGyNnqwK2ZlxH7fEA/join

Tip Jar for anyone who would like to help support us:
https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/EverestMystery

The investigation into the abandonment of Hillary Dawa Sherpa reveals systemic corruption within Everest’s commercial climbing industry. Evidence of oxygen fraud, staffing failures, and criminal negligence is examined in light of current investigations.

**THANK YOU TO OUR HIGH ALTITUDE SPONSORS**:
CAMP FOUR:
John V.
Barbedwire
Henriette Pi
Mike Nicholson
Tom McLeod
Geoff (mountain climber)
Ursula Dimberger
Noelle Dud13y

Send us Fan Mail

Support the show

Here are a few ways you can help support us:
Patreon for access to exclusive content:
https://www.patreon.com/everestmystery

EVEREST MYSTERY Membership for access to perks and exclusive content:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEk3e_XGyNnqwK2ZlxH7fEA/join

Tip Jar for anyone who would like to help support us:
https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/EverestMystery

In this re-cap of the miraculous survival of Hillary Dawa Sherpa on Everest after he was left and presumed deceased, Everest climber Chris Thrall, who last saw Hillary Dawa at the Yellow Band at night, shares the circumstances that took place that night.

This is an investigation into the silence, and the moral crisis of Hillary Dawa's story. We ask the question the industry refuses to face: what is the true price of a summit?

**THANK YOU TO OUR HIGH ALTITUDE SPONSORS**:
CAMP FOUR:
John V.
Barbedwire
Henriette Pi
Mike Nicholson
Tom McLeod
Geoff (mountain climber)
Ursula Dimberger
Noelle Dud13y

Send us Fan Mail

If you've been enjoying the podcast and find value in the content, we'd be incredibly grateful for your support. Your monthly contribution helps ensuring that we can continue delivering great content for you to enjoy.

Click on the link below:

https://www.buzzsprout.com/268133/support

Thank you!
Thom Dharma Pollard

Support the show

Here are a few ways you can help support us:
Patreon for access to exclusive content:
https://www.patreon.com/everestmystery

EVEREST MYSTERY Membership for access to perks and exclusive content:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEk3e_XGyNnqwK2ZlxH7fEA/join

Tip Jar for anyone who would like to help support us:
https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/EverestMystery