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Everest Blizzard Strands Hundreds: Hiker Recounts Digging Out With Cooking Pots

Everest Blizzard Strands Hundreds: Hiker Recounts Digging Out With Cooking Pots

Everest Blizzard Strands Hundreds: Hiker Recounts Digging Out With Cooking Pots Hundreds of trekkers faced a harrowing ordeal on Mount Everest’s Tibetan side this past weekend after a rare October blizzard struck, leaving many stranded. As of Monday morning, approximately 350 trekkers have been safely evacuated to Qudang township, with over 200 more awaiting rescue, according to Chinese state media CCTV. Among those caught in the sudden whiteout was 30-year-old Feng Holiday, who along with her group, had to improvise…

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