How Nepal is Protecting the Mount Everest summit
Traffic jams on the Mount Everest summit ridge have made global headlines. In response, the Nepali government has introduced new rules to ensure safety and preserve the Everest trekking experience.
Expedition leaders now coordinate to stagger their summit attempts. This reduces the number of people on the fixed ropes at once, making the Mount Everest expedition push much safer for everyone.
There are now stricter rules regarding the previous experience of climbers. You must have summited at least one other 6,000m peak in Nepal before attempting a Mount Everest expedition.
To keep the mountain clean, every Mount Everest summit team must pay a garbage deposit. This ensures that all gear and waste are carried back down to Everest Base Camp.
These rules are necessary to protect the mountain we love. They ensure that the Mount Everest summit remains a pristine and safe challenge for years to come.
