How Climate Change Affects Your Mount Everest Expedition
The Khumbu Glacier, which hosts Everest Base Camp, is thinning rapidly. For any Mount Everest expedition, understanding the safety implications of a melting glacier is vital for a successful journey to the Mount Everest summit.
As the glacier moves and melts faster, the crevasses in the Khumbu Icefall become more unpredictable. The 'Icefall Doctors' must work harder to ensure a safe Mount Everest summit route for every expedition and Everest trekking group.
Melting permafrost causes rocks to loosen on the Lhotse Face and the Mount Everest summit ridge. Climbers must be increasingly vigilant about overhead hazards that were once frozen solid during historical Mount Everest expeditions.
There is ongoing discussion about moving Everest Base Camp to lower, non-glacial ground to protect trekkers and climbers. This shift would fundamentally change the starting point of the Mount Everest summit push for future generations.
The mountain is changing. Respect the power of nature and stay informed on the latest safety protocols to ensure your Mount Everest expedition is safe and successful.
