The resurgence of Everest on Netflix has reminded the collective of the devastating events that inspired the 2015 movie. It’s an intense retelling that tugs at the heartstrings due to the loss of human life. Although many viewers may remember the star-studded cast ( with the likes of Jake Gyllenhaal and Keira Knightley), the movie has been cherished due to how the story was tenderly depicted. Everest makes it obvious that mountain climbing is no joke or easy feat, although it is a riveting experience. It can lead to tragedies, just like the one that took place on the famous mountain in 1996. The 1996 Mount Everest Disaster Left Only a Handful of Survivors Mount Everest has attracted thousands of adventure seekers over the years, but unfortunately, not all of them make it back home. Everest is based on the story of two expedition groups in 1996 who set out to climb the mountain. Together, the groups had a total of 12 people. Despite their best efforts to realize their dreams of...