The climber known as 'Green Boots' on Mount Everest has been identified as Dorje Morup through DNA analysis. This discovery resolves a long-held uncertainty over the climber's identity, previously believed to be Tsewang Paljor, and sets the stage for body recovery efforts from the mountain's extreme altitude.
The climber famously known as 'Green Boots' has finally been identified as Indian mountaineer Dorje Morup. This identification was made possible through DNA testing, resolving a mystery that persisted for nearly three decades. For many years, climbers and enthusiasts speculated that the remains belonged to Tsewang Paljor, another Indian climber.
Morup was part of a six-member Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) expedition attempting to summit Everest on May 10, 1996. The expedition faced a catastrophic blizzard that led to the deaths of Morup and two other climbers, while eight climbers perished in total during that tragic season.
The ITBP has confirmed the identification ahead of planned efforts to recover Morup's body from Everest's hazardous 'death zone', which is above 8,000 meters. Recovery operations will be carried out by a specialized high-altitude rescue team from the Tibetan side of the mountain, scheduled for later this summer.
The identification of 'Green Boots' as Dorje Morup not only resolves a long-standing question in mountaineering history but also affects the families of those lost on Everest. The upcoming recovery efforts represent a logistical challenge due to the extreme conditions at high altitude.
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The climber known as 'Green Boots' on Mount Everest has been identified as Dorje Morup through DNA analysis. This discovery resolves a long-held uncertainty over the climber's identity, previously believed to be Tsewang Paljor, and sets the stage for body recovery efforts from the mountain's extreme altitude.