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Everest Tragedy Leaves Climbers With a Painful Choice
The fallout from a devastating avalanche on Mount Everest that ended the lives of 16 Nepalese guides on April 18 has caused expedition teams to cancel their summit attempt, ending or suspending the dreams of many who had hoped to reach the world's highest point.
An emotional hangover, safety concerns and a business climate that is suddenly unstable have all weighed heavily on the minds of expedition teams that have to balance the inherent risks of mountain climbing with the ambitions of clients who have paid sometimes upwards of $75,000 for a shot at Mount Everest's peak.
Many Nepalese guides, known as sherpas, have decided to walk away from the mountain this season to honor colleagues who lost their lives, and many have demanded higher compensation for the danger they face in preparing routes for mostly Western climbers. Without sherpas to set up routes and carry equipment, climbing Everest becomes much more difficult than it already is. Some expedition leaders are also unsure the route is safe; going ahead with an expedition would mean leading clients through the area where the avalanche happened. Read more...
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