Everest – the Peak From Which It Is Most Difficult to Return: Why the Descent Can Be More Dangerous than the Ascent

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Conquering the highest peak on Earth is a dream for thousands of climbers, but reaching 8,848 meters is only half the challenge. The real fight for survival often begins on the way down, when strength is exhausted, oxygen is running low, and any mistake can be fatal. Every spring, dozens of expeditions head to Everest in the hope of reaching the highest point on the planet. For some, it is a professional challenge, for others – the fulfillment o…