Green Boots

Green Boots is the nickname for an unidentified climbed on the Northeast ridge route of Mount Everest. Their body is used as a landmark for the mountain's route and is known for the bright green Koflach climbing boots.^[1][2]

Green Boots in 1996

There have been different reports of the identity of Green Boots. Some believe that they are a member of the Indo-Tibetan Border Police expedition (ITBP) and some believe that they are Lance Naik Dorje Morup.^[3][4]

In 2014, the body of Green Boots was moved by the China Tibet Mountaineering Association.^[5]

References

1. "The tragic tale of Mt Everest's most famous dead body". BBC. Retrieved July 28, 2024.
2. "Reclaiming the dead on Mt. Everest". Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. Retrieved July 28, 2024.
3. Krakauer, Jon (1997). Into Thin Air: A Personal Account of the Mount Everest Disaster (1997 ed.). Doubleday. p. 239. ISBN 978-0-385-49208-9.
4. "The Indian Ascent of Qomolungma by the North Ridge". Himalayan Journal. Retrieved July 28, 2024.
5. "What's Being Done About Trash (and Bodies) on Everest This Year". Outside Online. Retrieved July 28, 2024.