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'I don't know if I can do this again,' says Everest climber as death toll hits 11

'I don't know if I can do this again,' says Everest climber as death toll hits 11

Released Wednesday, 29th May 2019
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'I don't know if I can do this again,' says Everest climber as death toll hits 11

'I don't know if I can do this again,' says Everest climber as death toll hits 11

'I don't know if I can do this again,' says Everest climber as death toll hits 11

'I don't know if I can do this again,' says Everest climber as death toll hits 11

Wednesday, 29th May 2019
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Elia Saikaly has climbed Mount Everest eight times. He's reached the top three times. But after his most recent climb, Saikaly is wondering if he can ever go back again. He was one of many climbers caught in the 'traffic jam' at more than 8000 meters elevation - and the deaths he saw along the way made him ask himself if the suffering is worth it. Today on Front Burner, Ottawa-based filmmaker Elia Saikaly on his latest Everest climb and what he thinks can be done to prevent more deaths.

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