“Sleeping Beauty” is one of the most well-known preserved bodies on Mount Everest.She refers to climber Francys Arsentiev, who died during descent in 1998. Her body became a landmark in the Everest “Death Zone” due to extreme preservation. Everest bodies remain because recovery is dangerous, expensive, and often deadly. The story highlights both the beauty and danger of the world’s highest mountain
Francys Arsentiev ("Sleeping Beauty" of Mount Everest): The True Story, Why Bodies Remain on Everest & Frequently Asked Questions
