Nepal is considering a new law that would restrict climbing permits for Mount Everest to only those climbers who have prior experience scaling a peak of at least 23,000 feet in the Himalayas. This change aims to address the alarming rates of overcrowding and improve safety, following several high-profile fatalities due to congestion, particularly in the perilous 'Death Zone'. Reports indicate that more than a dozen climbers died in 2023 amidst record numbers of permits issued, highlighting the risks associated with unqualified climbers attempting the summit.
The new law proposes that only climbers with previous experience on 23,000-foot peaks in Nepal will be granted permits to attempt Mount Everest.
The new regulations aim to mitigate overcrowding and enhance safety, following record death tolls among climbers on Everest in recent years.
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