Nepal Bars Solo Climbers From Mount Everest
This year, at least six climbers died during the Mount Everest climbing season, including Ueli Steck, a renowned climber known as the "Swiss Machine" for his speed in ascending imposing peaks;
and Min Bahadur Sherchan, 85, who died at base camp before attempting to reclaim his title as the oldest person to summit Mount Everest.
Hari Budha Magar said that This new rule is absolute nonsense,
30, 2017
KATHMANDU, Nepal — Nepal has barred solo climbers on its mountains, including Mount Everest,
in an attempt to promote safety and reduce accidents, an official said on Saturday.
Santa Bir Lama said that The mountains in Nepal are unique, and it’s always better for climbers to go with guides,
"This is good for their own safety." Nepal, a Himalayan nation between India
and China, has eight of the world’s 10 tallest mountains, including Mount Everest, the world’s highest peak.
Maheshwor Neupane, the secretary of Nepal’s Ministry of Culture and Civil Aviation, said the new rules, which were introduced on Thursday, require
that all climbers, regardless of their experience level, be accompanied by guides.
