Climate change is wreaking havoc throughout the planet, and even the most remote and majestic places are not immune. The Himalayas and Mount Everest, a symbol of challenge and glory, face a chilling truth as their eternal ice melts. Once the final resting place for hundreds of climbers, Everest now slowly reveals the chilling secrets of the hidden bones under its icy surface.

1. The “cemetery” on the roof of the world

Since 1922, approximately 300 people have died in their search to conquer Mount Everest, and at least 200 of those bodies remain in the mountain. For decades, these bodies were buried under thick layers of ice and snow, becoming a permanent part of the landscape.

However, things are changing. According to Ang Tshering Sherpa, former president of the Nepal Montañismo Association, the rapid melting of ice due to global warming is causing these bodies to arise. “The victims who unfortunately died climbing in recent years have been shot down. But the bodies for a long time are still there.” This gloomy reality has become more evident since 2017, with more exposed bodies. An officer who works on the mountain declared: “I have personally helped to recover 10 bodies in several places in Everest in recent years, and it is clear that they appear more.”

2. The high cost and ethical dilemmas

Deleting a body from the mountain is an incredibly difficult, expensive and risky task. The estimated cost of a single recovery can be as high as$ 70,000, requiring a team of specialized experts and equipment in extremely hard conditions.

However, the cost is not the only problem. Some argue that eliminating the remains could be against the wishes of the deceased, which may have wanted his final resting place to be in this magnificent mountain. But with the perspective that around 200 bodies are exposed in the future, the nepal authorities may have no choice but to eliminate them to prevent Everest becoming a “cemetery” outdoors.

3. The macabra “reference points” and alarming predictions

In a horrible turn, some of the bodies exposed actually serve as bleak points of reference, helping current climbers to navigate the treacherous routes and reminding them of the dangers that constantly lurk. It is a chilling detail that highlights the brutal reality of sport.

The impact of climate change on Everest is of great reach. A 2015 study indicated that the mountain could lose70-90%of its glacial ice at the end of the 21st century if the current fusion rate continues. A 2018 study on the Khumbu glacier also found that the ice temperature was warmer than the average air temperature in the region, an alarming sign of the mountain heating.

The history of the bodies that are revealed in Mount Everest is a heartbreaking reminder of the deep impact of climate change. It is not just an environmental problem; It is a story of dreams, adventures and sacrifice. Climate change is physically altering Everest, but its meaning is also changing. The mountain, once a symbol of glory, is now becoming a marked warning of what we are losing.