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50. I joke they should build a tram up there with a pressurized restaurant at the summit.

Sat May 4, 2019, 11:53 AM

May 2019

Being greeted at the top of the world by an out-of-shape tourist sipping from a Starbucks mug might take a lot of the thrill out of the climb.

They could sell "I climbed Mt. Everest" tee-shirts.

A tram would also be a great way to cart out the garbage.

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Tons of trash removed from Everest as cleanup unearths bodies [View all] riversedge May 2019 OP

IMO They need to close Mt.Everest to hikers and thrill seekers. There should be huge fines. YOHABLO May 2019 #1

It's a huge source of income for Nepal's economy, won't happen ansible May 2019 #2

I agree, but maybe require some sort of qualifications to attempt the climb? And a large deposit? oldsoftie May 2019 #13

It's a whole industry, sadly Blue_Tires May 2019 #37

Ugh...... oldsoftie May 2019 #46

Make cleanup part of the cost for recreational climbers to go there csziggy May 2019 #15

If you read the article, it kinda already is. moriah May 2019 #17

A couple hundred of them are being punished. cab67 May 2019 #4

Make a left at the rich dumb guy, then hang a right at the bored thrill seeker.... Coventina May 2019 #48

Why? Codeine May 2019 #5

Can't believe people on DU are saying to keep it open due to $$$ CTAtheist May 2019 #6

Concern for the economically challenged is a Democratic platform. Sounds like you aren't familiar Pisces May 2019 #12

Do you support coal? CTAtheist May 2019 #26

No, i support retraining and new industry. Don't think this is an option Pisces May 2019 #27

It's entirely okay for people to die for a thrill. Codeine May 2019 #31

Then why is Jaywalking a crime? CTAtheist May 2019 #45

A jaywalker can kill a driver Codeine May 2019 #47

"This country" MicaelS May 2019 #49

Wow, Big Brother knows what's best for you, eh? Some people like to do dangerous things.. EX500rider May 2019 #39

How does coal even compare here? moriah May 2019 #53

I think that 's the best idea; marybourg May 2019 #52

Well, you cant live without earning money, and theres not much there. You suggest they just move? oldsoftie May 2019 #14

No, they won't obamanut2012 May 2019 #16

You certainly are checking all the right boxes, aren't you? Marengo May 2019 #19

I wouldn't be so sure. cab67 May 2019 #21

If the Nepalese want to close it, they'll close it Blue_Tires May 2019 #36

you should decide for the people of Nepal what they do with their mountain CreekDog May 2019 #59

Why? Bengus81 May 2019 #23

Um I heard of one lady recently that lost her footing and fell. That's the only death I've heard of. YOHABLO May 2019 #38

You don't realize there is more to the Grand Canyon than that touristy squalor bit? alphafemale May 2019 #57

Should follow the same rules as ethical cavers... KY_EnviroGuy May 2019 #3

They are asking for a deposit which will be returned if they bring down 8 kg of trash back down. nt chowder66 May 2019 #9

That's what I don't get happybird May 2019 #51

Demonstrates the derangement of the elite and privileged.... KY_EnviroGuy May 2019 #54

Big difference though between camping and fighting for survival at 27,000ft while fighting hypoxia EX500rider May 2019 #56

K & R. n/t Judi Lynn May 2019 #7

They have tried to reduce the number jb5150 May 2019 #8

Its the same screwy mindset that puts Teslas into space. "Because I can." marble falls May 2019 #10

They didn't say which bodies they recovered? Blue_Tires May 2019 #11

I don't see them moving Mallory and they still haven't found Irwin TrogL May 2019 #20

It blew my mind when I read how dead climbers on Everest remain where they fall. forgotmylogin May 2019 #22

They may not be removing the bodies. cab67 May 2019 #24

The bodies should remain. Codeine May 2019 #32

Not always... Blue_Tires May 2019 #35

A wealthy mans' pursuit of ego... nt EarthFirst May 2019 #18

Economically disadvantaged Nepalese shouldn't... crazyabout71 May 2019 #25

Climbing brings in about 4 percent of the country's gross national product, EX500rider May 2019 #29

This particular trickle-down does not... crazyabout71 May 2019 #42

The Sherpas like the income I bet. EX500rider May 2019 #44

The disgusting practice of climbing? Codeine May 2019 #34

Why should the rest of us... crazyabout71 May 2019 #40

"The rest of us" Headed up there to clean up are you? EX500rider May 2019 #41

The rest of us... sarisataka May 2019 #43

Amazing how some on the left are ever willing to shit on.. MicaelS May 2019 #28

Kind of a Colonial attitude to me..."We know what's best for you!" EX500rider May 2019 #30

I just call it Snobbery. MicaelS May 2019 #33

I joke they should build a tram up there with a pressurized restaurant at the summit. hunter May 2019 #50

I hope the cleanup "volunteers" are making a living wage at this. JustABozoOnThisBus May 2019 #55

Pack it in... I_have_had_enough May 2019 #58