"Seven of us returned, only three! One had a heart attack, the other white death": Serb passed through the Death Zone where the body eats itself, comrades remained in eternal ice!"

February 21, 2026

TL;DR

Aleksandar Milosavljević reached the summit of Mount Everest (8,848 m) on May 15, 2025, becoming the 11th Serb to achieve this.
The climb involved extreme conditions, including thin air, sub-zero temperatures, and high winds, with a team of seven starting the final ascent and only three returning successfully.
Milosavljević describes the 'Death Zone' above 8,000 meters, where the body struggles to function and can begin to consume itself ('white death').
The expedition witnessed fatalities, including a climber who suffered a heart attack and another who succumbed to 'white death,' with bodies sometimes remaining on the mountain as markers.
Milosavljević views the mountain not as something to be conquered but as a force that allows passage with humility, and emphasizes the respect required for nature's power.
The Everest expedition was part of his '7 Summits Challenge' and also served a humanitarian purpose to raise funds for UNICEF.
The expedition cost €80,000, highlighting the financial challenges of such climbs.
Everest has seen over 330 deaths since 1953, with many occurring during the descent due to exhaustion and reduced concentration.

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