1974 Everest Disaster
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On 9 September 1974, the West Ridge Direct was attempted by a French expedition which resulted in tragedy. All of the six climbers died in an avalanche on the way to the Summit, and were the 31-36th deaths on Everest .
The team consisted of:
The team consisted of:
- Gerard Devouassoux
- Lhakpa (Sherpa)
- Sanu Wongal (Sherpa)
- Pemba Dorje (Sherpa)
- Nawang Lutuk (Sherpa)
- Nima Wangchu (Sherpa)