The 1996 Mount Everest tragedy, which resulted in five deaths during a commercial climbing attempt, ignited widespread public interest and debate. Jon Krakauer's detailed accounts in Outsidemagazine and his book Into Thin Air became pivotal narratives, drawing attention to the growing commercialism of Everest climbs. Criticisms of Krakauer emerged, particularly from individuals like Anatoli Boukreev and more recently, a wave of YouTube commentators targeting climbers like Sandy Hill Pittman. At the heart of the discourse remains the question of accountability for the fatalities, exacerbated by the blizzard that struck during the descent.
"The most immediate cause of the tragedy was a fearsome blizzard that beset Everest the evening of May 10, as the climbers were descending."
"People have been arguing about the catastrophe ever since... a present-day YouTube campaign against Krakauer... was purportedly triggered by a rash of recent YouTube videos..."
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