Real Survival Stories Deadliest Day on Everest
Aug 13, 2025
Jules Mountain, a mountaineer and cancer survivor, shares his incredible journey of climbing Everest after battling illness. He recounts the chaos of the 2015 earthquake and the avalanche that followed, leaving him and his companions fighting for survival. Jules discusses the fragility of life, the lessons learned from adversity, and the psychological challenges faced while pursuing one's dreams. He also reflects on 'summit fever' and the moral dilemmas that arise in the heart of a disaster, showcasing the indomitable spirit of those on the mountain.
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Buried Alive At Everest Base Camp
- Jules describes waking in his tent as the ground surged and a wall of snow filled the sky toward base camp.
- He dove into his tent, covered his head, and was buried under tons of snow but survived uninjured.
Cancer, Surgery, And A Comeback
- Jules recounts his 2007 brain cancer diagnosis, emergency surgery, and recovery amid severe complications.
- After chemo and near-death episodes he recovered and used survival as fuel to attempt Everest.
Short Prep, Big Commitment
- Jules admits he had only eight weeks to train for Everest, far shorter than typical multi-year preparation.
- He squeezed altitude training and gear acquisition into that short window before departure.