The first recorded deaths on Mount Everest occurred during the 1922 British Mount Everest Expedition.
The 1922 Tragedy
On June 7, 1922, seven individuals from Nepal tragically lost their lives in an avalanche. These individuals were:
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Dorje | Porter |
| Lhakpa | Porter |
| Norbu | Porter |
| Pasang | Porter |
| Pema | Porter |
| Sange | Porter |
| Temba | Porter |
These seven people are the first known fatalities on Mount Everest as documented in the provided reference.
