Question 1

What real-life tragedy occurred during filming that was even deadlier than the 1996 disaster the movie is based on?

Accepted Answer

On April 18, 2014, while shooting at Camp II on Everest, an avalanche killed 16 Sherpa guides—more than the 1996 disaster. The film crew was nearby but not present at the disaster site, and filming was postponed.

Question 2

Which famous mountaineer's motto is echoed by climbers in the film when asked why they climb Everest?

Accepted Answer

When Rob Hall's team is asked why they climb Mount Everest, everyone answers 'because it's there,' a motto attributed to English mountaineer George Mallory from a 1924 interview.

Question 3

What dangerous incident involving yaks occurred during a bridge scene, and who intervened?

Accepted Answer

During a scene with yaks crossing a bridge, a helicopter caused one yak to stampede toward actress Naoko Mori. Josh Brolin and Jason Clarke grabbed the animal by its horns to prevent it from sending anyone over the cliff.

Question 4

How authentic are the radio calls in the film to the real events?

Accepted Answer

Most of the radio calls in the movie are lifted verbatim from the real calls sent from Mount Everest on the day of the 1996 disaster.

Question 5

What harsh conditions did the cast face while filming in Nepal near Everest?

Accepted Answer

In January, the cast and crew in Nepal had to travel with donkeys and yaks, sleep under electric blankets in unheated lodges, help with equipment, and couldn't have assistants with them.

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