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In 1996, when the disaster on Everest results in 8 deaths, it cost participants about $65000 to be hauled to the top by "guides". Some 23 years later, that pric
by sizzzzlerz 7y ago
In 1996, when the disaster on Everest results in 8 deaths, it cost participants about $65000 to be hauled to the top by "guides". Some 23 years later, that price is probably close to one hundred grand and the mountain is more crowded than before suggesting cost is not a factor here.
- joelrunyon 7y agoIt's the increase in permitting as well. I should have stated that above - raise prices + put limits on # of permits issued. Also - as the article mentioned - gear is better - so it's not as physically treacherous for the avg climber. That said - when things turn bad - you end up with people that shouldn't be up there in the first place.