Hikers Feared Being Buried by Snow as Blizzard Hit Mount Everest
Hikers Feared Snow Burial in Everest Blizzard
A sudden and ferocious blizzard struck the slopes of Mount Everest over the weekend, trapping hundreds of hikers in perilous conditions and sparking a massive rescue operation on the Tibetan side of the mountain. The storm, which hit unexpectedly on Saturday evening, dumped heavy snow that collapsed tents, buried trails, and left trekkers fearing for their lives at elevations exceeding 4,900 meters. Rescue efforts began immediately, with teams working tirelessly to evacuate the stranded hikers from tourist campsites. Reports indicate that nearly 1,000 people were affected, many of whom battled hypothermia amid relentless snowfall and freezing temperatures. One hiker, Eric Wen, described the terror to reporters, saying three members of his group suffered from the cold, while another trekker feared being buried alive if he fell asleep too deeply. In a remarkable story of survival, a trekker named Feng used cooking pots to dig her way out of the snow after her tent was engulfed. Rescuers ha…
