Devastating as the avalanche that claimed Nirmal Purja and Kili Pemba Sherpa is, this story — which acknowledges Purja’s role in putting Nepali climbers on the map while also noting serious allegations he denied — should make us mourn with Sherpa families, demand transparent investigations and accountability, and push for stronger safety standards, fair pay and regulation so corporations and fame-seeking expeditions stop putting local climbers’ lives at risk amid worsening mountain conditions.