Body Of Everest Climber Is Cremated In Kathmandu
KATHMANDU, NEPAL - MAY 27: Family and friends mourn at the cremation of 28-year-old Everest climber and Sherpa guide Karma Gyalzen May 27, 2003 in Kathmandu, Nepal. Gyalzen died on May 24, 2003 after he collapsed at Camp 2, descending from South Col on the Everest summit attempt. A record 1,000 climbers attempted to reach the summit as mountaineers celebrate the 50-year anniversary of the conquest of Everest. Although some teams have been successful this year, many were forced to turn back due to continuous high winds and bad weather. (Photo by Paula Bronstein/Getty Images)