Scary 'Traffic Jam' Video From Mount Everest Trek Goes Viral: 'This Has To Be A Joke'

Just a few days before the International Everest Day, celebrated annually on May 29, a scary video of Mount Everest has gone viral. This special occasion marks the first successful ascent of Mount Everest by Sir Edmund Hillary of New Zealand and Tenzing Norgay of Nepal in 1953. The day is about remembering and celebrating their courage and the challenges they overcame during their journey as it is not an easy one. You should know that reaching the summit is not just about climbing a peak, it’s a journey filled with dangers and unexpected hurdles. One recent incident has now highlighted how challenging it can be.

Rajan Dwivedi, an Indian climber, shared a video that has brought attention to a less talked about and frightening aspect of the climb – ‘traffic’ jams on the mountain. Dwivedi, who reportedly fulfilled his decade-long dream of climbing Everest, posted a video on Instagram. It shows a long line of climbers waiting their turn on a narrow path.

“Mt. Everest is not a joke and in fact, quite a serious climb esp. three sections 1) Khumbu Icefalls 2) C3 to C4 and 3) C4 to Summit during the entire night in the death zone in the frigid air! Approx 500 climbers, amateurs and inexperienced ones all over the world attempt it for its glory! Probably 250-300 succeed. I believe so far ~7,000 have summited since 1st ascent in May 1953,” his caption read.

Dwivedi also informed that many climbers end up with frost bites, snow blindness and various types of injuries that are not counted in any database. “This video captured shows what we face on one rope line and negotiating interchanges during the traffic for upstream and downstream! The main reason is the weather window to avoid the fierce cruising jet streams that could be 100-240mph!! For me, coming down was a nightmare and exhausting while a huge line of climbers were coming up to maximise on the weather window,” he added.

If you already have a newfound respect for mountain climbers or are now too scared to even think of conquering Mount Everest in your lifetime, you’re not the only one. In the comment section of the video, people have shared various reactions to the situation. While some have just vowed never to try this saying, “Was always a dream of mine to go to the Mt. Everest but this no thank you,” while others are just wishing for the safety of those in line, “I hope all goes well for you.” “This has to be a joke,” wrote a person.

However, not all social media users were happy with the huge number of climbers present on the Everest route. In a similar video shared before, we can see people lined up on the snowy route.

“Abey Mount Everest ko Dadar station bana rakha hai,” said a viewer.” “Should have compared it with the Ghatkopar-Versova Metro Line during Peak Hour! Same Situation,” noted another.