Rescue of Everest climbers after avalanche

Around 800 climbers were on the south face of Everest when avalanches killed at least 18 people, the mountain’s deadliest one-day toll. Up to 180 people stranded at higher altitudes are being airlifted back to Base Camp

Three helicopters each carrying around two climbers at a time
Summit (8,848m)

East Face
West Ridge
North Ridge
Northeast Ridge
North Face
Khumbu Glacier
Western Cwm
Rongbuk Glacier
East Rongbuk Glacier
Mt. Lhotse (8,516m)
NEPAL
CHINA

Camp Altitude

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3
2
1
B
8,000m
7,160m
6,400m
5,945m
5,364m


Camp One: “Island” surrounded by fallen ice and rocks

Route damaged by earthquake

Base Camp: 40-50% destroyed. At least 18 dead, 61 injured

Over 400 climbers ascending via north face in China believed safe

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2
3
4
B

Source: Wire agencies
Picture: Google Earth