article_snippet.sent: In 2014, the Nepal climbing season ended after a piece of glacial ice fell, unleashing an avalanche that killed 16 Nepalis who had just finished Nepalis morning prayers.
article_snippet.sent: The April 18 accident was the single deadliest incident to ever occur on Everest.
article_snippet.sent: The deaths launched fierce debates about the enormous risks faced by the Sherpas and the dangers of climbing Everest.
article_snippet.sent: They're going in Khumbu Icefall on Everest and, as They found out on April 18, it's the most dangerous place," said Conrad Anker, a veteran climber who has been to Everest three times.
article_snippet.sent: Conrad Anker, a veteran climber who has been to Everest three times're exposed to the tumbling ice, hanging seracs above the tumbling ice.
article_snippet.sent: It's the most dangerous place I've been in the mountains.
article_snippet.sent: At this point in the season, climbing teams have not yet entered Khumbu Icefall, which is essentially a frozen river rapid with jagged pieces breaking off and moving.
article_snippet.sent: I think it will be an hour longer on the Khumbu Icefall," said Alan Arnette, who is blogging from Everest base camp this season.
highlights_snippet.sent: 16 Nepalis died in Khumbu Icefall on Everest last year .