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Mount Everest is such a high mountain that helicopters cannot be used to get to the peak. When a climber dies enroute to the top or on the way back down, they have to leave their body where they die. Also the empty oxygen bottles, empty food packets and other waste products and garbage is left behind. The ground is rock and frozen so nothing can be buried. There is a lot of garbage left up there all because some people want to say, "I did it!" Other than being an eyesore and a bad practice it doesn't hurt the environment that I know of. Just because it doesn't hurt anything right now, we don't know what a future of garbage dumping will bring. But if people keep leaving their garbage behind, after a while the climbers will have to climb over or climb around it.
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Who guides mountain climbers in the Everest region?
People who take climbers up Mount Everest are known as guides. These can be climbers with years of mountaineering experience who for a fee guide others to the summit and back. Sherpas can also guide you up the mountain too.
What year had the most deaths on mount Everest?
The deadliest years on Mount Everest so far are: 1922 - 7 Porters died in an avalanche 1996 - 8 climbers perished in a storm 2014 - 16 Nepalese guides died in an avalanche
How many people went to the top of mt Everest and survived?
Over the years thousands of climbers have reached the top on Mount Everest and survived, hundreds try every year.
How many people reached the summit of Everest?
During 1997 there were 85 climbers from all over the world who reached the summit of Mount Everest at 8,848 meters high. 3 of the climbers died on their way back down from the summit but their summit still counts.
How high up is the snow on Mount Everest?
There is snow all the way up to the summit but over the years climbers have said there is not as much snow there as there used to be.
How many people have summited Mt. Everest?
I expect that many hundreds of climbers have left a flag on the summit of Mount Everest over the years. Many are probably blown away or destroyed by the strong winds.
How many tourists camp on mount Everest each year?
Tourists are not allowed on Mount Everest, only mountaineers/climbers who have paid a fee to try and reach the summit. Most years there are around 200 to 400 climbers at Base Camp ready to climb the mountain.
Was Mount Everest been affected by tourism?
Mount Everest has been affected by tourism over the years. The bad thing about it is the amount of rubbish that climbers/hikers leave behind. The good thing is that tourism brings in much needed money for the local people.
Why should Mount Everest be looked after?
Mount Everest should be looked after so others can enjoy climbing the mountain or simply looking at it for thousands of years to come. It is important that climbers and trekers bring back all their rubbish/junk and not leave anything behind.
What piece of equipment do mount Everest climbers have today but didnt have 50 years ago?
I would say the vital piece of equipment used today at Mount Everest that was not available 50 years ago is satalite and computers. Today this is used to get the latest weather forecast which helps with the planing of there climb.
What happens to waste on mount Everest?
Any waste, human and food, is brought down off the mountain by the expedition teams. Mount Everest is a lot cleaner now than it use to be. Climbers would just leave there waste or bury it under snow but today teams must bring it all down with them.
How much money does the nepalese government make on mount Everest climbers?
The Nepalese government generates significant revenue from climbers on Mount Everest through permit fees, which are currently set at around $11,000 per climber. In recent years, the number of climbers has fluctuated, but the government can earn millions annually from these permits alone. Additional income comes from tourism-related activities and services in the surrounding areas. Overall, Everest tourism plays a crucial role in Nepal's economy, particularly for local communities dependent on trekking and mountaineering.
