Oxygen Problems on Everest 2018

Melanie Windridge on the Geneva Spur using supplementary oxygen.

Supplementary oxygen is used by the majority of climbers on Mount Everest – it doubles the chances of getting to the summit and reduces the risk of complications like frostbite. But dependence on oxygen up high means that climbers can be more vulnerable if the oxygen suddenly runs out.

Reports of oxygen problems

This Everest season heard several reports of oxygen problems, with Presenter Ben Fogle being amongst those with issues...