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As someone who lives among fellow Sherpa families nearby the Himalayas in Nepal, I come across different individuals/teams wanting to conquer the summit to expe

As someone who lives among fellow Sherpa families nearby the Himalayas in Nepal, I come across different individuals/teams wanting to conquer the summit to experience the ridiculous "living on the edge" sensation. Having climbed the beast myself once, I can partly appreciate the fact that the feeling of accomplishment and reward is like no other, but practices like these when an inexperienced group of folks lead to loss of innocent lives is totally unacceptable. Despite our government trying our best to reduce such casualties by implementing strict rules & prohibitions, Sherpas are compelled to go for the climb because it's their only source of income at this remote part of the world.

ufo 8y ago
Could you talk a bit more about what kinds of rules and prohibitions exist? Why did they fail to stop the askfm guys in this case?
- sus_007 8y ago
  Previously, a lot of fights broke out during the peak climbing season between foreign climbers and Sherpas after a dispute over mountain etiquette. They wouldn't abide by the instructions of Sherpas regarding Mountain cleanliness and safety due to their amateurishness or say foolishness. Since last February, government has started stationing members of the army and police at the base camp at the 17,550ft mark, around the start of the annual climbing season. Also, unnecessary competitions were conducted between climbers to set new records- which also risked Sherpas life. Other regulations were 1. Climbers must be accompanied by a guide at all times – no solo climbs. 2. Climbers must have summited a 7,000 meter peak prior to attempting Everest. 3. People over the age of 75 are banned from climbing. 4. People who are blind are banned from climbing. 5. Double amputees are banned from climbing. 6. Helicopter rides over EBC [ *Everest Base Camp* ] are to be heavily restricted. 7. Sherpas will also get a summit certificate after the climb.
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Kiro 8y ago
> like these when an inexperienced group of folks They were professional alpinists.

ufo 8y ago

Could you talk a bit more about what kinds of rules and prohibitions exist? Why did they fail to stop the askfm guys in this case?

sus_007 8y ago
Previously, a lot of fights broke out during the peak climbing season between foreign climbers and Sherpas after a dispute over mountain etiquette. They wouldn't abide by the instructions of Sherpas regarding Mountain cleanliness and safety due to their amateurishness or say foolishness. Since last February, government has started stationing members of the army and police at the base camp at the 17,550ft mark, around the start of the annual climbing season. Also, unnecessary competitions were conducted between climbers to set new records- which also risked Sherpas life. Other regulations were 1. Climbers must be accompanied by a guide at all times – no solo climbs. 2. Climbers must have summited a 7,000 meter peak prior to attempting Everest. 3. People over the age of 75 are banned from climbing. 4. People who are blind are banned from climbing. 5. Double amputees are banned from climbing. 6. Helicopter rides over EBC [ *Everest Base Camp* ] are to be heavily restricted. 7. Sherpas will also get a summit certificate after the climb.

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Kiro 8y ago

> like these when an inexperienced group of folks They were professional alpinists.