Caution, Risk of Loss in Death Mountain to the Top

A few days ago, four climbers died trying to reach the world's highest peak, Mount Everest. In addition to its personal health, congestion on the path to the summit is believed to be the main cause of their deaths.

The four climbers who died were among 200 to 300 people who climb the summit of Mount Everest during the last two weeks. With so many people to the summit of Everest at the same time, there was congestion and delays that can lead to fatal.

"Congestion because the line number of visitors who climb Everest because it can lead to fatal ascent into the longer time," said Viesturs, a veteran climber, as quoted from NGTravel, Thursday (05/24/2012).

Despite so many climbers tried to summit Everest, Nepal as a responsible government official activities is climbing in the Himalayas says it will not stop climbing activities.

"The climber has received permission to climb Everest in the allotted time," said Bal Krishna, Nepal Tourism spokesman.

Climbers who have died, it was Ha Wenyi (China), Eberhard Schaaf (Germany), Shriya Shad (Canada), and Song Won-bin (South Korea). Cause of their deaths allegedly caused by fatigue and altitude sickness (High Altitude Cerebral Edema / HACE). HACE is the appearance of fluid in the brain that is very dangerous because it can damage the nerves and balance the body.