“Number who summitted on May 19, 2012 - 234 (predictable weather) Percentage of people who die trying - 1% Number who have climbed Everest successfully - 4,000 Success rate: 1990- 18% 2012- 56% (More guides and better gear) total who have died 241 (83 local guides/157 expedition members) mortality rate - about 1% of thos who attempt the climb die”
