Dorje Morup

Dorje Morup
Born (1948-10-01)1 October 1948
Died 10 May 1996(1996-05-10) (aged 47)

Police career

Current status Deceased
Department Indo-Tibetan Border Police

Dorje Morup (1 October 1948 – 10 May 1996) was a member of the First Indian team to reach the summit of Mount Everest from the North Col.[1] Morup was one among three Indians who died on the mountain during the 1996 Mount Everest disaster. While descending from the summit, Morup was trapped in a blizzard, and died due to exposure.[2] His body remains on the mountain. He is believed by some to be the unidentified climber called "Green Boots" which is used by some as a trail marker.[3]

The body of "Green Boots", which is suspected to be that of Morup.

See also

References

  1. ↑ Tenzing, Judy. Tenzing and the Sherpas of Everest. Harper Collins.
  2. ↑ Lambert, John. Portraits of the Himalayas. p. 77.
  3. ↑ "Martyrs' Gallery". Martyrs' Gallery. Indo Tibetan Border Police Force. Retrieved 2014-01-01.


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