Mount Everest, known as the “roof of the world”, is not only the ultimate test of courage but also a place that holds countless terrifying mysteries. Prepare yourself as we explore the 20 most terrifying mysteries about this legendary peak.
### 1. Mysterious black shadow
In high altitudes where the air is thin and reason becomes vague, people often encounter strange things. One of them is the appearance of a mysterious figure that climbers call “The Black Mountaineer”. He is always alone, wearing dark clothes, without climbing ropes or oxygen tanks. Some people claim that he moves at an unusual speed, leaving no trace on the snow. Is it a hallucination due to exhaustion, or is it the soul of an unfortunate climber forever lost on Mount Everest?
### 2. Deadly Avalanches
Everest may stand still under clear blue skies, but in the blink of an eye, it can roar and dump tons of snow and ice, wiping out everything in its path. Avalanches often strike without warning, and many believe there are cursed areas where even a whisper can cause disaster.
### 3. Mysterious Yeti Footprints
In 1951, mountaineer Eric Shipton discovered a series of giant footprints in the snow at an altitude of more than 15,000 feet. They were twice the size of a human foot and had unusually large big toes. To this day, scientists have been unable to explain whether this is evidence of the existence of the Yeti – the legendary creature of the Himalayas.
### 4. Secret Soviet Missions
Before Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay conquered Everest in 1953, there were rumors of a secret Soviet expedition in 1952. Their mission was not only to conquer the peak, but also to place portraits of Stalin and Lenin on the roof of the world. But the team disappeared without a trace. It was not until 2017 that a rescue team discovered four frozen bodies at a mountain camp – possibly climbers who had been missing since the 1950s.
### 5. Mysterious missing camps
In 2013, a climbing team returned to Camp 3 after a conquest of Everest, but when they arrived, all their tents, oxygen tanks and sleeping bags were gone. There was no sign of theft or avalanches, just a blanket of white snow, as if their camp had never existed.
### 6. Strange Objects in the Sky Over Everest
In 2012, filmmaker David Brashears recorded a mysterious black object hovering at an altitude beyond the reach of helicopters or drones. This phenomenon has sparked many theories about UFOs and secret bases near Everest, but so far there has been no explanation.
### 7. The Rope of Destiny
Fixed ropes help climbers cling to overcome dangerous cliffs. However, when hundreds of people cling to the same rope, it can become a deadly trap. If just one anchor point breaks, the entire climbing group can fall into the abyss.
### 8. The Deadly Cold
At the top of Everest, temperatures can drop to -40°F, not to mention the biting wind. Many climbers have died from hypothermia, and some even hallucinate, causing them to take off their clothes because they think they are hot.
### 9. Ghostly Sounds
At night, Everest makes strange noises, as if the mountain is roaring. Scientists believe it is due to melting and cracking ice, but many people still believe that Everest is “speaking” to those who dare to trespass on it.
### 10. The Mystery of the “Green Boots”
On the northern route, there is a naturally mummified body lying in a cave, identified by its green climbing shoes. Believed to be that of an Indian climber who died in 1996, his body is strangely intact while other bodies have been blown away by the wind or buried in snow.
Everest is more than just a mountain peak – it is a mysterious treasure trove, where the boundary between reality and fantasy, between life and death, gradually blurs in the cold mist. Do you dare to challenge your own limits and explore these unsolved mysteries?
### The Creepy Mystery of Mount Everest
**Mysterious Shadow in the Cave**
Climbers claim to have seen someone moving around in the cave—even when no one else is around. What’s even scarier is that sometimes the figure just disappears without a trace.
Today, we’re going to explore a haunting mystery: **Mount Everest is closed—and now, we may know why**. In this photo, a terrifying sight emerges—an army of ghoulish creatures, covered in icy fur, with twisted faces and bloody teeth, scuttling through the icy landscape. Is this the real reason Everest is closed? Are these legendary monsters real? Or is there a terrifying truth we’re not ready to face?
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### 9. Escape Death on Everest
Conquering Everest—the roof of the world—is a dream for many people. For them, it is not only a challenge but also a spiritual journey, where they can touch the sky and feel closer to heaven than ever before. Sounds magical, right? John Griffith thought so too when he and two friends set out to conquer the legendary peak. But instead of finding peace, they entered a nightmare.
It all started with a misunderstanding—at least according to Griffith. His group accidentally encountered an unexpected opponent: the **Sherpas**. In case you didn’t know, Sherpas are the spirits of Everest. They are the indigenous people who have lived on this mountain for generations, possessing incredible endurance and a deep respect for their land. And one thing is for sure—they are fiercely protective of their culture.
Not realizing the seriousness of the situation, Griffith and his team unintentionally insulted the Sherpas. But the Sherpas did not let it go easily. The argument quickly escalated into **a full-blown attack**—over 100 angry Sherpas, armed with rocks, sticks, and scarves, surrounded them.
What had been a peaceful mountain area, Everest suddenly turned into a battlefield. Griffith and his friends were completely overwhelmed, with no way to retreat. In the face of imminent danger, a brave group of climbers from Camp 2 came to the rescue. **Melissa Arnot**, an extraordinary woman who had conquered Everest four times, became a mediator. She understood the Sherpas’ way of thinking and had a deep respect for their traditions.
Melissa warned Griffith and his team: **They must leave immediately before things get worse**. Realizing that their lives were more important than their dream of conquering the peak, they were forced to give up and flee.
What would you do if you were in Griffith’s situation? **Would you try to negotiate or run for your life?**
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### 8. Guardian Angels on Everest
Some stories about Everest are so out of this world that even the most realistic people wonder: **Is there a supernatural force at work?**
In 1975, two British climbers **Dougall Haston** and **Doug Scott** reached the summit of Everest, fulfilling a lifelong dream. But the joy was short-lived—they reached the summit too late in the day and were trapped overnight in the **“death zone”**, where life is virtually impossible.
With no oxygen, no food, no water, and a broken heating system, they were on the brink of resignation. But then **a miracle happened**.
In the cold darkness, they both sensed **a mysterious presence**. An invisible entity radiated warmth and **whispered words of encouragement**, guiding them through the night. Their spirits suddenly lifted—and the next morning, they miraculously survived.
Haston and Scott weren’t the only ones to experience this. Many other climbers have **felt a “guardian angel” beside them**, helping them through life-or-death moments on Everest.
Is this just a psychological mechanism in extreme conditions? Or is there actually a supernatural force guarding Everest? **What do you think?**
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### 7. The Invisible Threat
Everest may appear wild and pristine, but **the truth is quite the opposite**. Hidden beneath the white snow is not just abandoned equipment, but also **an invisible threat—deadly bacteria**.
Scientists have recently discovered that **bacteria that normally only exist in the human body**—on the skin, in the mouth, and in the gut—are taking up residence on the slopes of Mount Everest.
Even scarier? **They don’t die.**
These bacteria have adapted to subzero temperatures, high radiation, and near-zero oxygen. As the climate warms, **they could come back to life, mutate, and become new pathogens that humans can’t control**.
Everest was once a sacred peak, but now it may be a “natural laboratory” for superbugs. One day, a mysterious bacteria from Everest could return and cause a global epidemic.
