Amelia Gentleman, reporting for The Guardian wrote:
The deaths were not caused by the queue itself, they argue, but a different problem: the rising numbers of inexperienced climbers who view Everest as the ultimate selfie destination, and the proliferation of companies willing to take their money and let them have a go, regardless of their ability.
Lacking the proposed changes in regulations by the Nepalese government, more and more people will die on the mountain.
"I shall wear white flannel trousers, and walk upon the beach.
I have heard the mermaids singing, each to each."
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"I shall wear white flannel trousers, and walk upon the beach.
I have heard the mermaids singing, each to each."
Everest is kind of like Burning Man. Fascinating, attracts lot's of people. I wouldn't mind going there in principal, but won't because of the the practical considerations.
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