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Why People Die on Everest (And How I Didn't)

Elia Saikaly | Posted 07.28.2012 | Canada
Elia Saikaly

The story of the Canadian climber who died -- Shriya Shah-Klorfine -- has evolved. It now appears as though she was advised to turn around several times by the local sherpas and that she carried on beyond her limit. I am alive today because I had the humility to accept defeat on Everest, not once, but twice.