Cornice Collapse On Mount Everest Raises Concerns On Overcrowding

Cornices are overhanging edges of snow that present significant risks to climbers and hikers.

Vinayak Malla, an International Federation of Mountain Guides (IFMGA) guide, shared footage from his expedition, depicting the chaos, tense moments on Everest.

Recounting the harrowing events of May 21, Malla described how the summit ridge felt “than my previous experiences on the mountain. There was soft snow, many cornices and rocky sections covered in snow. The weather station was even half buried in snow.”

After reaching the summit, the climbers encountered slow-moving traffic and witnessed a cornice collapse just metres ahead. Despite the peril, four climbers managed to rescue themselves, while two others were missing and later found dead.