Officials said that climbers might have to submit proof of mountaineering experience and a verifiable certificate of good health.
Tag: Sherpas (Himalayan People)
On Everest, Traffic Isn’t Just Inconvenient. It Can Be Deadly.
The route from the Nepal side slowed to a single-file march of 250 to 300 people. The delay may have contributed to the deaths of two climbers.
On Everest, a Trail of Old and Faulty Oxygen Equipment
Illicitly recycled gear has fueled profits for some expedition companies for years. But after some harrowing failures, Nepal is taking action as Everest climbing season begins.