The earthquake that dislodged a huge boulder from the notorious Hillary Step on Mount Everest has made the summit climb technically easier, but would-be climbers of the world's highest peak should be aware of the real dangers of climbing in the Death Zone. A frozen body, having succumbed to altitude, lies just under the summit route, serving as a stark reminder of the perils of Everest. The dangers of the mountain will always be an inherent part of the climber's journey to stand atop the world.
Here is a fascinating video about Mount Everest's most notorious landmark, known as Green Boots:
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The most famous physical feature on Everest, the Hillary Step, at 28,750 feet, is a 40-foot spur of snow and ice. First climbed in 1953 by Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay, the Hillary Step is the last obstacle barring access to the gently angled summit slopes. MANY believe that the earthquake in 2015 knocked a gigantic boulder loose, thus making it easier to ascend and descend this perilous landmark en route to and from the summit of Mount Everest.
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