Two mountaineers have vanished on Mount Everest.
Two climbers, both Mongolian, have disappeared on Mount Everest. A Nepalese official from the mountain's base camp informed the German Press Agency that the men, 31 and 53 years old, were unaccompanied by a local guide. The only assistance they had purchased was oxygen bottles and support from the base camp.
The expedition company had last heard from the climbers on Sunday night; at that time, they were scaling the mountain, near the 8849-m high summit. Authorities and other climbing groups have been notified and instructed to keep an eye out for the missing men. Additionally, the tour operator has dispatched two Sherpa mountain guides to search for the two missing men.
Mount Everest, the world's tallest peak, is situated on the border between Nepal and China, in the Himalayas. It is possible to scale the mountain from both countries, but you must acquire a permit from either nation for a large fee. In Nepal, this is roughly $11,000. In China, it's even more expensive.
An Everest climbing expedition usually starts at an estimated cost of €40,000 per person, which can double or even triple depending on various factors. This includes costs for local teams, flights, lodging, and climbing equipment including oxygen bottles, as well as permit fees.
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Despite being experienced mountaineers, the duo ventured up Mount Everest without the assistance of a mountain guide. This decision might have contributed to their current predicament, as they have now been missing for two days without any contact. The mountain guide hired by the missing climbers, a Sherpa named Tenzing, is leading the search party to find his former clients.
Interestingly, the two missing mountaineers had only relied on oxygen bottles and base camp support, opting out of employing a local guide who could provide valuable insights and skills necessary for climbing Mount Everest. With two professional Sherpa mountain guides joined by a team of fellow climbers, the search operation intensifies, hoping to successfully locate the two climbers and bring them back safely to their families.
The absence of a professional mountain guide may have posed challenges for the Mongolian mountaineers, as Everest's notorious slopes and extreme weather conditions can prove to be fatal without proper guidance. The Everest climbing community is closely following the search and rescue efforts, keeping an optimistic outlook while remaining hopeful for the safe return of their peers.
Source: www.ntv.de
