Video. Everest faces pressure from climate change and overcrowding
At a gathering in Kathmandu, attended by over 100 Everest summiteers, the Nepal government pledged safer climbing conditions and better environmental safeguards.
This season, climbers reported experiencing traffic jams, sudden weather shifts, and illness, making the climb more dangerous. Veterans say overcrowding, driven by both professionals and beginners, is putting lives at risk.
Nepal has no limits on acclimatisation days, and permits are valid for 90 days.
Last year, 11 tonnes of rubbish and several bodies were cleared from the mountain during a clean-up drive.
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