When did they remove “Sleeping Beauty” from Everest? “Sleeping Beauty” was the nickname given to the body of American mountaineer Francys Arsentiev, who died during her descent from Mount Everest in May 1998. Her body remained visible to climbers for nearly nine years. It was finally removed from view on May 23, 2007, when Ian Woodall and his team—who had previously attempted to aid her—led the “Tao of Everest” expedition to relocate her to a more private resting place. . . . #mounteverest #nepa
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When did they remove “Sleeping Beauty” from Everest? “Sleeping Beauty” was the nickname given to the body of American mountaineer Francys Arsentiev, who died during her descent from Mount Everest in May 1998. Her body remained visible to climbers for nearly nine years. It was finally removed from view on May 23, 2007, when Ian Woodall and his team—who had previously attempted to aid her—led the “Tao of Everest” expedition to relocate her to a more private resting place. . . . #mounteverest #nepa
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