Everest climbers attacked by Sherpa guides
Climbing Mount Everest is a feat that relies on teamwork and cooperation. But this weekend, a group of three climbers accused their Sherpa guides of attacking them high up on the world’s tallest mountain.
Authorities in Nepal are investigating a fight that broke out between three professional climbers and 100 Sherpa guides nearly 23,000 feet up the famous peak.
The fight started after three climbers from Italy, the United Kingdom, and Switzerland told the Sherpas they wanted to climb on their own, according to the tour agency that sponsored the trip.
In an interview with PlanetMountain.com, climber Simone Moro said "it’s a miracle we’re still alive" after three or four Sherpas riled up about 100 more to punch, kick, and throw rocks at him, Swiss climber Ueli Steck, and British climber Jonathan Griffith.
About 30 expeditions have been given permission to climb Mount Everest this year, the majority using local Sherpa guides.
Despite receiving an apology from the Sherpa, Moro told PlanetMountain that his group is abandoning the climb and going home.
Cheryl
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