As of September, everyone on the mountain must be accompanied by an expert guide, improving safety but potentially jeopardizing record attempts ...
BEIJING--China has canceled attempts to climb Mount Everest from its side of the world's highest peak because of fears of importing COVID-19 cases from neighboring Nepal, state media reported.
Nepal just raised permit fees for climbing the world’s highest peak. Experts believe that climbers will still flock to the mountain.
The increase in climbing fees is part of a series of measures aimed at reducing pollution and ecological impact on Mount Everest, the highest peak on the planet.
The autumn climbing season, from September to November, will see an increase in permit fees from US$5,500 (RM24,070) to ...