The mystery surrounding the identity of Everest's infamous 'Green Boots' climber has finally been solved after a DNA test.

For almost 30 years, the body of the climber – preserved in snow and ice high on the world's tallest mountain – became a macabre landmark for thousands attempting to reach the summit.

Known simply as 'Green Boots' because of his distinctive bright green mountaineering footwear still protruding from the snow and ice, the remains have now been identified as Indian climber Dorje Morup, 47.

For decades, many mountaineers believed the body belonged to fellow Indian climber Tsewang Paljor, 28.…