Sensemaker

The business of climbing Everest

Sensemaker

Show Notes

An Everest guide was discovered close to death after surviving on the mountainside for six day, after he was left by the rest of his climbing party. What can the incident tells us about safety precautions on the world's tallest mountain?

Writer: Ada Barumé Producer: Ada Barumé Host: Ada Barumé

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