Everest crisis: Himalayas fights the non -control and climate emergency tourism
by Binej Gurubachari and Europe. Fool AP
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propagandaThe Nepal government states this He has a “duty to protect” the Himalayas Mountains Among the risks that offer climate change and the increasing number of climbers trying to climb the region’s summaries, Especially in Everest.
“The government is firmly committed to supporting mountain climbing in all possible ways: Maintaining the safety of climbersThe Minister of Tourism in Nepal, Badri Brasad Bandy, said that protecting the natural beauty of our designs and helping local communities to grow with the spirit of adventure.
Bandy intervened from Kathmando at a meeting of a hundred mountain climbers from all over the world. They arrived The highest peak in the world, at an altitude of 8,849 meters. The conference discusses how to protect both climbers and the environment. The attendees have expressed concern about the increasing number of people gathering in Afrast to try to climb the summit, accumulate garbage and spoil the environment. The paradox that comes out on the mountain climber and the politicians present during the complaint For a problem they contributed to generating it.
Up to 11 tons of garbage were removed from Everest in 2024
Climers usually spend weeks in the basic camp to acclimate to a height, before their final rise to the top. Last year, the Nepal government funded the withdrawal of 11 tons of garbage, Four bodies and bone bone Everest During the climbing season. In addition to public spending, the life of the army and Drospas responsible for cleaning and rescue tasks is at risk.
At present, Climate change puts this future at risk. Therefore, we must act carefully, with wisdom and with a deep sense of respect, “said Bandy.” These mountains are sacred, and it is our duty to protect them for future generations. ” Nepal has no rules about the number of days when climbers adapt or make the climb of practice. Permits to climb Everest, which costs $ 11,000 (About 9,700 eurosAll, valid for 90 days. The climbing season usually ends at the end of May, when the weather increases and the Monzon Station begins.
The Himalayan Mountains are increasingly included
Everest was invaded in 1953 by Neozyre Edmond Hillary And his guide, Sherba Tenzing Norgay. Since then, it has climbed thousands of times, and every year hundreds of people have tried to reach the top. The popularity of the challenge makes climbers face greater risks, since then The tails are formed on the top of the top During the short windows of good weather, the narrow and dangerous way to the top through the frozen and sharp slopes.
also The level of the experience of some climbers worriesThis puts themselves in danger and makes going to others dangerous. “The biggest problem and anxiety at this time is the symmetry,” said Adriana Brunley. The smallest woman in climbing the highest peaks in the world, eighties. “We have to make sure that (the people on the mountain) have experience in the world of mountain climbing. So that if they suffer from problems or alone and something happens, they know how to save themselves.”
Nepaliz Bornima, Shreresta Montenener, said that attempts to climb Everest They have been marketed a lot. “Not all people are physically and emotionally ready to climb the summit, that is, to miss Everest,” he said. “That is why there is a lot of traffic jams to the top.”
This guide says that the use of Xenon is “better” for the environment
Meanwhile, the experienced British mountain guide defends the advantages of use Xenon So that this ascension to Everst is faster and better for the environment. Lucas Fortnbach took a team of British climbers, who left London on May 16, climbing the summit on May 21. They returned to the house two days later, in one of the fastest climbing to the highest peak in the world, including the circular journey of climbers from their homes.
However, the use of Zenon gas treatment sparked controversy and even caused the concern of Nepalese mountain climbing authorities, which announced an investigation. “The only reason that made us work with Xenon is to make more safe escalating, To protect climbers from high evil“Tell Furtenbach Ap when he returns to Kathmandu.” We see that every year people die in Everest, and this can be a step to improve the situation and make climbing in the high mountains more secure. “
The climbers had allocated months of preparation, training in deficiency stores, and underwent the treatment of xenon gas In a German clinic Only two weeks before leaving to Nepal. Furtenbach states that the possibility of climbing the summit in a shorter period of time can be a lower environmental effect on the mountain.
Los Human waste It is one of the biggest problems in the Al -Qaeda camp. If people spend a week compared to eight weeks, then this is a 75 % of these“He said”. It is a significant decrease in garbage on the mountain and also the resources that must be transferred to the back camp and you have to climb to the mountain. “The Nepal Monaniso administration issued a press statement that he will achieve the use of Xenon.
