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∙ 16y agoThe amount made by a Sherpa varies with the services provided and the Sherpa himself. My father would charge 50 grand for one summit. But the prices vary to a great deal.
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∙ 12y agoA Sherpa will climb mountains quite frequently. Some even climb 17 times in their life.
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What is Mount Everest famed for?
It is the tallest mountain in the world and people climb it and they often don't survive.
Is Mount Everest a tourist atraction?
There are many tourist-related treks and tours in the Himalayan region, particularly in Nepal. Everest Base Camp - the staging area for summit attempts up Mount Everest - is a popular place to visit for trekking holidays, and often is where treks culminate. The Everest Base Camp trek is the classic route - it follows the route that Edmund Hillary took as he approached Everest for his famous Everest ascent. Although a certain level of fitness is required, this is the best way for regular tourists to visit Mount Everest.
How many climbing routes on mount Everest?
The two normal routes to climb Mount Everest are the South Col - South East Ridge from Nepal and the North Col - North East Ridge from Tibet. There are other routes that will get you to the summit of Everest, although these are not very often used now a days. List of other routes can be found in the link.
Does it cost money to climb Mount Everest?
It costs a great deal of money; upwards of hundreds of thousands of dollars per climber. And there is no guarantee that the climbers will reach the summit during their expedition. Besides the gear, you also have to get permits which can cost thousands and often need to hire a guide.
How many ways of climbing Mount Everest are they?
The two main routes used to climb Mount Everest are the North Col route (Tibet side) and the South Col route (Nepal side). There are many other routes to the summit but today these are not used very often. Take a look at the article at the link given to see all the routes.
What are some facts on solar power on Mount Everest?
Solar Power is often used in Base Camp at the bottom of Mount Everest. This would be used for communication with the outside world.
What section of Mt Everest is most dangerous to climb?
The most dangerous section of Mount Everest is climbing through the Khumbu Icefall. Here there are blocks of ice the size of a house waiting to fall down. A crevasse can be as deep as the length of a football pitch and as wide as a house or ten feet deep and 4 foot wide, whatever the size it can be deadly.
Can planes fly higher than mt Everest?
Yes they do. Go to www.mountainflights.com. For about USD 165 you can fly over Mount Everest. All flights leave from Kathmandu, Nepal.
What of Nepal often served as a guides through the Himalayas?
Sherpas
Which features exist around mount Everest base camp?
Everest Base Camp is a temporary settlement, often referred to as 'tent city.' Rubbish left behind in and around Everest Base Camp has been a concern over the last two decades.
Why is mountain people called sherpa people?
"Sherpa" is not a general term used to describe people who live in mountains. The Sherpas are an ethnic group who traditionally live in the Khumbu (Everest) region of Nepal, high in the Himalayas. Today Sherpas travel all over the world. Their name means "People from the East," and the word is often used to refer to a Himalayan mountain guide, no matter what that person's ethnic background.
Is there snow all year round on mount Everest?
Yes. And the permanent snow fields are sometimes called glaciers. The altitude is high enough -- making the temperature permanently below freezing -- so that whatever moisture is in the air falls or collects as snow or ice crystals.
