The other three , although carrying the title of high altitude climbing guide , were not from the Sherpa clan and therefore lived further away from the mountain .
Thirteen of the sixteen killed were from the down - valleys within a couple days walk of Everest .
The other three , although carrying the title of high altitude climbing guide , were not from the Sherpa clan and therefore lived further away from the Everest .
Thirteen of the sixteen killed were from the down - valleys within a couple days walk of Everest .