Nepal moves to control Everest congestion
NEPAL plans to clampdown on the congestion of climbers near the summit of Mount Everest.
A tourism ministry official told Associated Press that a team of government officials will be posted at the base camp throughout the spring climbing season to coordinate with expedition leaders.
The move follows criticism that Nepal has failed to manage the growing number of Everest climbers despite making millions of dollars in fees.
A government team will set up its own tent at the base camp to provide help when needed and ensure that climbers are cleaning up behind them.
They would also act in the event of trouble, like last year’s brawl between three foreign climbers and local Sherpa guides.
More than 800 climbers attempted to scale Everest during the 2013 spring season.
More than 4,000 climbers have scaled the 8,850-metre (29,035-foot) summit since 1953, when it was first conquered by New Zealand climber Edmund Hillary and his Sherpa guide Tenzing Norgay.
Hundreds of others have died in the attempt.
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