The 1996 Mount Everest disaster refers to the events of 10–11 May 1996, when eight people caught in a blizzard died on Mount Everest during attempts to ascend or, having achieved their goal, descend from the summit.
Over the entire season, 12 people died trying to reach the summit, making for the deadliest day and year on Mount Everest. The 1996 disaster gained wide publicity and raised questions about the commercialization of Everest.
