“Heroic Gelje Sherpa Rescues Distressed Climber on Mt. Everest”

It’s hard to wrap my head around the whole situation with Gelje Sherpa. I mean, here’s a guy who’s supposed to be guiding a client, but instead, he sees someone in distress and does this incredible act of heroism. Rolling the man up in a sleeping mattress, giving him oxygen, and then carrying him on his back for six hours? That’s beyond admirable.

But then there’s this nagging feeling—was it really his responsibility to intervene

like that? He had a client, and what could have happened if he had faced trouble himself? It’s like he crossed a line, putting someone else’s life above his own duties. Sure, it’s great that he saved a life, but isn’t it also risky to take that on when you have a commitment?

There’s something unsettling about the idea that in these extreme environments, the boundaries of duty can shift so dramatically. It makes you wonder how often guides face this kind of dilemma. Are they expected to prioritize the life of a stranger over their own responsibility? It’s a heavy choice. You can’t help but think about the implications of that decision.

I don’t know; it just feels complicated. The bravery is undeniable, but at what cost? Maybe it’s

the nature of these high-altitude climbs that brings out the best and worst in people. I can’t shake that thought.