Why is climbing Mount Everest so dangerous?
- Written by Brad Clark, Senior research fellow, University of Canberra
ShutterstockThe recent death of Australian man Jason Kennison after reaching the summit of Mount Everest highlights how dangerous mountain climbing can be.
Details of what went wrong as Kennison descended from the summit have yet to be confirmed by officials.
However, his death – one of several this year on Mount Everest – is a reminder...




