In the movie “Everest,” a severe storm depletes the climbers’ oxygen supply.
“Everest,” a film based on the true events of the 1996 Mount Everest disaster, portrays the harrowing experiences of two expedition groups led by Rob Hall and Scott Fischer. As the climbers ascend, they face various challenges, including the critical issue of oxygen depletion. The movie dramatizes the moment when a violent storm hits the mountain, exacerbating the already difficult conditions. The climbers, who are at high altitudes and utterly dependent on supplemental oxygen, find themselves in dire straits as the storm damages their oxygen canisters and depletes their reserves. This lack of oxygen, combined with the extreme cold and fierce winds, leads to disorientation, impaired judgment, and physical exhaustion among the climbers, contributing to the tragic outcomes of the expedition. The film captures the desperation and the life-and-death decisions made under these extreme conditions, highlighting the unpredictable and dangerous nature of high-altitude climbing.