In May 2005, Lihteneker died in part due to oxygen problems around 8,800 m (28,871 ft) on his descent of Mount Everest after leaving the last camp.
He was last seen alive a few metres from the summit, when he tried to solve problems with his oxygen system.
[2] The Memorial Staneta Veninška in Marka Lihtenekerja race is named to honour him.
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