The 1996 Everest Disaster: Beck Weathers Extraordinary Fight for Survival

One of the most gripping true survival stories on Mount Everest is the story of Beck Weathers, an American climber, who survived the 1996 Mount Everest disaster. The 1996 Everest disaster remains one of the deadliest seasons in the mountain's history disaster.
In May 1996, Beck Weathers joined an expedition led by renowned mountaineer Rob Hall to reach the summit of Mount Everest. However, the climb took an unexpected turn when a fierce storm hit the mountain on May 10, trapping climbers high above the Death Zone (above 8,000 meters or 26,000 feet) with little chance of survival. After the storm stranded them, Beck was left for dead. Astonishingly, he survived freezing nights and amputations caused by frostbite. His survival in such extreme conditions was deemed miraculous, and his story captivated the world.