Everest Time Storm at the Summit E-Book

Emilia Tonin

• Herausgeber: epubli
• Kategorie: Poesie und Drama
• Sprache: Englisch

Seitenzahl: 109

Veröffentlichungsjahr: 2025

Beschreibung

A gripping novel about a mountain fighting back and a guardian battling against time. In the year 3000, humanity looks back on a catastrophe that peaked in 2100: the destruction of Mount Everest and a subsequent Ice Age. To prevent this, the Triad sends Guardian Kael to the year 1904. His mission: to protect the mountain from human destruction. But Kael's attempts to alter the timeline result in a century of failure. From the mysterious Yeti to the hunted "serial killer," he fights against ignorance, greed, and unstoppable mass tourism. He experiences how Mount Everest degenerates into a party zone, how corpses become signposts, and how the mountain finally collapses in 2051—not by his hand, but as nature's last, desperate reaction. Back in the future, Kael realizes that his personal failure has come at the price of a new chance for humanity. But the profound question remains: Has humanity learned its lesson? "The Mountain That Fought Back" is not just a captivating time-travel saga, but an urgent cry for help. A story that reminds us that we are not above nature, but a part of it. And that it's high time we give back the respect we've long neglected.

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Version 1.0 Everest: Time Storm at the Summit

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©2025 Emilia Tonin

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Before You Dive In: An

Introduction to the World of

Mount Everest

Before you delve into the depths of this story —a tale of a mountain, a guardian, and the harsh truth about humanity—we want to provide you with some fundamental information. This will help you better understand the world of Mount Everest and the role of the people who seek to conquer it or protect it.

The Sherpas: Guardians and Spirits of the Mountain

The Sherpas are far more than just mountain guides or porters; they are a distinct people whose roots run deep in Nepal's Khumbu region, at the foot of Mount Everest. Over generations, their bodies have uniquely adapted to life at extreme altitudes. Their lungs are more efficient, their blood transports oxygen better—abilities that allow them to survive and work in the thin air, which would be unimaginable for most of us.

But it's not only their physiology that makes them so special. Sherpas possess immeasurable knowledge of the mountain, its moods, and its dangers. They are the ones who secure routes, fix ropes, and establish camps. Without their incredible endurance, expertise, and courage, modern mountaineering tourism on Everest would be unthinkable. Tragically, they are often the silent witnesses and sufferers of the disregard their beloved mountain has experienced due to mass tourism.

Mount Everest: A Majesty Not to Be Underestimated

Mount Everest, known worldwide as the Earth's highest mountain, majestically towers at 8,848.86 meters above sea level on the border between Nepal and Tibet. For the locals, it's far more than a geographical point: Tibetans call it Qomolangma, the "Mother Goddess of the World," and Nepalis know it as Sagarmatha, the "Forehead of the Sky." It is a place of profound spiritual significance and untamed wilderness.

The history of mountaineering on Everest is a saga of courage and tragedy. The first confirmed ascent was achieved on May 29, 1953, by New Zealander Sir Edmund Hillary and Sherpa Tenzing Norgay. Their success opened the gates to a new era of high-altitude mountaineering.

But Everest is no theme park. Underestimating it can be fatal. The altitude, especially the "Death Zone" above 8,000 meters, robs the body of oxygen. Extreme weather conditions can change in minutes, engulfing climbers in icy storms. Gigantic avalanches and the constantly moving glacier are unpredictable dangers. And last but not least, the immense physical and psychological strain wears down even the strongest climbers. Mount Everest demands respect and humility—those who deny it often pay the ultimate price.

The Stages to the Summit: A Journey Through the Heights

Ascending Mount Everest is a phased endeavor, a meticulously planned climb that leads through several camps to allow the body time for acclimatization:

• Base Camp (BC) – approx. 5,364 m:

This is the starting point for

expeditions on the Nepali side, a provisional tent city that hosts

thousands during the climbing season. This is where acclimatization begins, and one enjoys the last touch of comfort and comprehensive medical care.

• Camp 1 (C1) – approx. 6,065 m:

Located amidst the notorious and constantly shifting Khumbu Icefall, this camp primarily serves as a stopover on the way to Camp 2. It's a dangerous place, marked by crevasses and seracs.

• Camp 2 (C2) – approx. 6,400 m:

Often referred to as "Advanced Base Camp" (ABC), C2 lies at the foot of the Lhotse Face in a more sheltered hollow. It's an important high camp for longer acclimatization phases and a logistical hub for the further ascent.

• Camp 3 (C3) – approx. 7,200 m: This

camp is situated on the steep Lhotse Face and is extremely exposed. Most climbers only spend one night here to further their acclimatization. Most mountaineers start using supplementary oxygen from here.

• Camp 4 (C4) – approx. 7,900 m (The

Death Zone): This is the last and highest camp before the summit push. It's located on the windswept South Col. C4 is the entrance to the "Death Zone," where the oxygen level in the air is so low that the body rapidly deteriorates without supplementary oxygen. Here, climbers wait for the

perfect "weather window" to attempt the final ascent.

• The Summit – 8,848.86 m: The

ultimate point on Earth. A small, icy area where one can only stay for a few minutes. Conditions here are the most extreme, and the greatest challenge often awaits on the dangerous descent.

With this information, you are now ready to experience the story of Kael and the mountain. A story that should remind us all that nature is not ours, but we are a part of it—and we must honor it if we wish to survive.

About the Author and a Cry for Help

I am Emilia Tonin, and with this book that you are currently holding, I am stepping onto a new literary stage. My first work, "The Silent Huntress: A Requiem of Shadows," as well as its sequel, "The Third Face: Protocols of Hatred," were a confrontation with the deepest abysses of the human psyche and the invisible wounds left by violence. My writing is an outlet, a space to process the incomprehensible and to give voice to uncomfortable truths.

This book, the story of Kael and Mount Everest, is also, in this sense, a cry for help. The threat we pose to Everest is just a microcosm of what we are doing to our planet as a whole. Whether it's the highest mountain in the world or simply our own street outside the front door—the principles remain the same: It is of crucial importance to protect and cherish our nature.

Every single one of us has a responsibility. Before we carelessly discard waste, be it an oxygen cylinder on Everest or a plastic bottle on the street, we should pause and consider the consequences. A trash can is often just a few steps away. Let's learn the lessons from Kael's failed mission and not wait until the "Mother Goddess of the World" or our planet itself has to teach us one last, devastating lesson. The future is in our hands—let's protect it.

Author's Note

Even though the story of Mount Everest and the dramatic effects of climate change on the mountain are based on real events and developments, I want to emphasize that all characters, their names, and the specific events within the narrative of this book are fictional. Any resemblance to living or deceased persons is purely coincidental. This work is a fictional look at a possible future, inspired by the challenges of our present.

Foreword: A Homage to the Mountain and Its Guardians

This book tells the story of a mountain and a guardian, a journey through time and a bitter lesson. But before we delve into the deep canyons of the past and the icy heights of Mount Everest, we want to thank those whose destiny is inextricably linked to this giant: the Sherpas and the mountaineers.

Mount Everest, Qomolangma in Tibet, the "Mother Goddess of the World," and Sagarmatha in Nepal, the "Forehead of the Sky," is more than just a mountain. It is a synonym for reverence, for unconquerable nature, and for the limits of human capability. But it has also become a mirror of our time, a monument to the consequences of greed and carelessness.

At the heart of this story are the Sherpas. They are far more than just porters or guides; they are the true guardians of the mountain, deeply rooted in its culture and its secrets. Without their invaluable knowledge, their incredible resilience, and their deep connection to nature, ascending Everest would be impossible for most. They are the ones who secure routes, set up camps, and have saved countless lives. It is a tragic irony that precisely these nature-bound people, who have often vehemently opposed mass tourism, became an indispensable part of an industry that threatened to destroy the mountain they love. Their warnings about the overuse and pollution of the mountain often went unheard in the noise of progress and profit.

This book is also a tribute to the mountaineers. To those who climbed out of respect and a spirit of adventure, but also to those whose ambition overstepped boundaries and saw the mountain as a mere trophy. It is a narrative that shows how important it is to appreciate and respect nature. Every footprint, every piece of trash left in the wilderness, leaves a scar. Especially in a place like Mount Everest, it becomes clear what responsibility each individual bears to remove their trash and minimize the traces of human existence.

May this story be a warning. A reminder that we must not view our Earth as an inexhaustible resource. For when the mountain retaliates, it is a lesson humanity will pay dearly for.

Step into a time when a guardian tried to prevent the inevitable.

Beta Version: The Triad and the TimeShift

At the heart of the Beta Section, an area considered the second, corrected reality in the 3000 timeline, sat the Triad. They were not only the guardians of time but also the relentless architects of the future, having learned from the mistakes of the Alpha Variant. Kael, the Temporal Engineer, who had recently been poised to act as a potential "serial killer" in 2100, now found himself in a new role: that of a scientist. His mission had shifted but was no less significant.

His laboratory in the Beta Section was a labyrinth of holographic projections representing the finely woven threads of the past. ELARA, his loyal AI, was by his side, her algorithms quietly whirring as she analyzed billions of data points. The Triad had tasked Kael with finding the cause of the 2100 catastrophe, which in this reality was still considered an unsolved mystery.

Kael delved deep into historical records, sifting through forgotten databases and corrupted archives. He simulated tectonic shifts, analyzed climate models, and the subtle currents of human decisions. The initial results were disturbingly vague, a tangle of data that provided no clear answer. But Kael was persistent. He knew that the truth often lay hidden in the smallest details.

After weeks of intensive research, during which sleep became a rare luxury and the boundaries between past, present, and future blurred, he stumbled upon an anomaly. An inconsistent mass in Nepal's geological records from 2100. It was a hint, as faint as a ghost's whisper, but to Kael, it was a scream.

"ELARA, focus the analysis on the Himalayan region," Kael commanded, his voice hoarse from sleep deprivation. "There's a discrepancy in the seismic data before and after the 2100 event. Something is missing."

ELARA responded instantly. The holographic map of Nepal at the center of the lab pulsed as new data streams were fed in. Suddenly, a familiar, majestic form materialized on the map—Mount Everest. That was it. The highest mountain on Earth, the symbol of constancy and overcoming, was recorded as having collapsed in the records of 2100.

"Everest?" Kael murmured in disbelief. "But how? Geological stability shouldn't have allowed that, even under the climatic conditions of that time."

The realization hit him with the force of a hammer blow. It wasn't a natural catastrophe in the traditional sense. Everest hadn't simply melted or eroded. It had collapsed. And the cause must have been a combination of human influence and the planet's natural forces.

Kael dug deeper. He traced the mountain's history back, decade by decade, century by century. Then he found the point where it all began, the small seed of destruction that would become a devastating avalanche over a century later. It was the year 1904.

"The year 1904, ELARA," Kael said with a mix of astonishment and horror. "That's the turning point. Not climate change, not tectonic plates. It's the beginning of tourism on Everest."

The images ELARA then projected showed a world so strange yet so familiar. Arduous expeditions, people in primitive clothing battling their way up the mountain with ice axes and ropes. But what began as adventurous exploration evolved over the decades into a profitable business, a mass phenomenon. Thousands of people, year after year, left not only their footprints but also trash, equipment, and indelible marks on the mountain's delicate ecosystem.

"The constant pressure," ELARA explained, "the erosion by the crowds, the uncontrolled development of infrastructure around the mountain. All of this undermined Everest's stability for over a century. The increased snowmelt in 2100 was merely the final trigger, not the cause."

Kael leaned back, the realization overwhelming. The Triad had tasked him with solving a mystery, and he had found the answer. Not a sudden, catastrophic event, but a creeping, man-made destruction. Mount Everest hadn't collapsed—it had been destroyed, stone by stone, footprint by footprint.

Chapter 1: The Preparation

– A Leap Through Centuries