30 years after ‘Into Thin Air’ disaster, Everest has changed. Now the weather isn’t the only big threat
- Posted on May 30, 2026
- By CNN
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30 years after ‘Into Thin Air’ disaster, Everest has changed. Now the weather isn’t the only big threat
While advanced technology has tamed the elements, massive summit bottlenecks and corner-cutting budget operators are stretching safety on the world’s highest peak.