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The story of Sleeping Beauty on Mount Everest refers to one of the most haunting and well-known tragedies in the history of mountaineering. It is the nickname given to Francys Arsentiev, an American climber who, in 1998, attempted to summit the world’s highest peak without supplemental oxygen. Her ill-fated expedition turned into a poignant tale of ambition, perseverance, and the unforgiving nature of Everest.