Recovering a Frozen Body from Everest’s Summit: A 30-Year Mission

India launches risky mission to recover climber's body from Everest after 30 years. Green Boots mystery solved.

October 10, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — Kathmandu, Nepal — For three decades, the frozen body of an Indian climber has remained on Mount Everest, known only as “Green Boots” due to his distinctive footwear. Now, India is launching a high-stakes effort to bring the man’s remains down from the mountain’s death zone and give him a proper burial.

The climber, identified as Dorje Morup, died in a 1996 storm while attempting to summit Everest from the northern route. His body had been left exposed at a site just 300 meters below the peak, becoming a grim landmark for climbers. Last year, Sherpas retrieved DNA samples that confirmed his identity, ending a decades-old mystery.

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India’s government is now seeking a specialized team of Sherpas to undertake the dangerous task of recovering Morup’s body. The operation will require navigating extreme altitudes, harsh weather, and logistical challenges. Officials say the mission is about giving the climber a dignified farewell, honoring his sacrifice during a national expedition.

Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)

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