“They were like a big crowd coming towards us, everybody had a rock in their hand”

The stakes are always elevated when dealing with any situation on Everest, including disagreements among elite climbers and the ever present sherpa community that makes trip to the top possible. This one got a bit out of hand but Melissa Arnot got both factions under control before things became deadly.

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Francis Xavier is a seasoned writer for Unofficial Networks, bringing a lifetime of outdoor experience to his work. Having lived in a ski resort town for years he has a deep connection to mountain culture....

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