Has anyone ever climbed to the top of Everest and come back down alive?

Yes, many people have climbed to the top of Mount Everest and come back down alive. The first successful summit of Mount Everest was achieved on May 29, 1953, by Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay. Since then, thousands of climbers have reached the summit, and many more have attempted it.

Climbing Mount Everest is a challenging and dangerous endeavor, and not everyone who attempts it is successful. However, with careful preparation and planning, it is possible to reach the summit and return safely.