Mount Everest claimed 11 lives this year, but climbing operators and activists alike say dangerous conditions on the mountain predate the 2019 season.
As Mount Everest's death toll has risen to 11 this year, the mountain's slate of commercial climbing operations has drawn scrutiny. Business Insider spoke to 11 commercial climbing operators and four climbing experts about the current situation on the world's tallest mountain. They shared stories of bottlenecking, woefully inexperienced climbers and guides, and a lack of political will to fix an increasingly dangerous environment.
As Mount Everest's death toll has risen to 11 this year, the mountain's slate of commercial climbing operations has drawn scrutiny. Business Insider spoke to 11 commercial climbing operators and four climbing experts about the current situation on the world's tallest mountain. They shared stories of bottlenecking, woefully inexperienced climbers and guides, and a lack of political will to fix an increasingly dangerous environment.
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