Want to Find Out More About Mount Everest?
The tallest mountain in the world. Mount Everest. Standing at over 8800 metres high this mountain has inspired many, and has also been the end of many aspiring mountaineers and climbers.Now that there are so many commercial expeditions available to Everest, it has become a lot easier for any Tom Dick or Harry to buy their way to the top of the mountain. For a substantial fee (normally around $50,000) clients are guided up the mountain on fixed ropes by experienced mountain guides.Some say that this practice should be limited, as the huge number of expeditions on the mountain means that at peak times, large queues are formed around the mountains more difficult stages, and the danger levels are increased because of these bottlenecks.Nevertheless, the expeditions go on, and bring in huge amounts of revenue to one of the poorest countries in the world.
