I understand the appeal. But that is way too dangerous and expensive for me....
Everest has become highly romanticised and a 'trophy' achievement.
deaths can be apportioned largely to inexperience of both client and guides,(some clients don't even know how to put on a crampon)
although only A very small percentage attempt it without oxygen, their death rate is much higher.
Seven Summits Co. have 40% of Everest clients. and they have two dead clients on Everest this Year.
the Co. has also experienced three deaths on Makalu and one on Annapurna., so far for 2019,
( clients and sherpas)
So statistically, Everest despite the schittfight up there, aint any worse [if you go with Seven Summits].
below are Himalaya deaths overall for 2019 for some peaks;
Kangchenjunga >
2019, 15 May B.Baidya - Hypothermia
2019, 15 May K.Kanrar -Hypothermia
2019, 15 May R.Vivanco -Missing
Makalu >
24 May 2019 Nima Tshering Sherpa
16 May 2019 D.Ghos Disappearance
16 May 2019 N.Singh Altitude sickness
8 May 2019 R.Hidalgo
Hidalgo dead in his tent 20,669 feet. ... previous day with Sherpa team installing
a fixed line for safety.. climbing without supplemental oxygen.
Annapurna >
3 May 2019 Wui Kin Chin Hypothermia
Lhotse >
17 May 2019 Ivan Yuriev Tomov found dead in his tent after summiting Lhotse without
supplemental oxygen or sherpa support.
Cho Oyu >
1 May 2019 Phujung Bhote Sherpa died after falling into a crevasse while fixing rope near Camp 2.
Nanga Parbat >
24 February 2019 Daniele Nardi
24 February 2019 Tom Ballard
