09/08/2026
The Body That Has Marked the Route to Everest’s Summit for 30 Years — ‘Green Boots’
For nearly three decades, the body of a climber who died close to the summit of Mount Everest has remained buried in the snow.
Known as “Green Boots” because of the distinctive green climbing boots he wore, his story has become one of the most haunting chapters in Everest’s history.
Dorje Morup, from Ladakh in India-administered Kashmir, attempted Mount Everest from the Tibetan side with an Indian expedition team in May 1996.
He reached close to the summit, but while descending, he was caught in a severe snowstorm along with two other climbers. His body was later found, while the fate of the other two remains unknown.
Over the years, Green Boots became a grim landmark for climbers approaching the summit, silently marking the dangerous route through the death zone.
Now, India is reportedly looking for a specialized rescue team capable of recovering his remains and bringing him home to his family after almost 30 years.
May he finally return home with the dignity and respect he deserves.
story sources : BBC Nepali sewa
