Mallory’s Everest Legacy and Modern Climbing Costs
Nepal's Supreme Court has ordered the government to limit the number of mountaineering permits
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Tomorrow marks the 100th anniversary of George Mallory’s Mount Everest summit attempt. On June 8th, 1924, during their third bid to reach the summit, Mallory and his climbing partner, Sandy Irvine, disappeared. At the time, Mallory was one of the world’s leading climbers. In 1922, he and his companions become the first humans to climb above 8,000 meters (26,247 feet).
Mallory’s body was not discovered until nearly 75 years later, by Conrad Anker, in 1999. The body lay at an elevation of 26,700 feet. Neither Irvine’s body nor the camera the duo carried with them has ever been found. Climbing.com
Today, it’s money not experience that’s need to attempt the world’s highest summit. Anyone wishing to attempt Everest can expect to spend anywhere between $33,000 (USD) and $200,000 depending on the type of expedition, what is included in the price, and the level of luxury expected. According to France 24, Nepal's Supreme Court has ordered the government to limit the number of mountaineering permits issued for Everest and other peaks, just as expeditions prepare for the spring climbing season.
Recommended Reading
No Shortcuts to the Top, Climbing the World’s 14 8,000 metre peaks, by Ed Viesturs
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