For many, climbing Mount Everest is the adventure of a lifetime. Each year, adventurers shell out tens or even hundreds of thousands of dollars for the privilege of attempting the world’s highest peak. But climbing the mountain is risky, and 2023 was the deadliest season on record. So why is climbing Mount Everest so expensive? And given the risks involved, should it cost more than it does?
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00:00 - Intro
01:30 - Skilled Climbing Guides
09:42 - Expedition Costs
11:40 - Porters And Trekking Guides
16:41 - Mount Everest’s Rise In Popularity
18:09 - Is Climbing Worth The Risk?
23:05 - Mount Everest Tourism
25:00 - Getting Supplies Up The Mountain
29:51 - Running A Teahouse
38:11 - Mount Everest’s Waste Problem
41:33 - Carrying Back Waste
47:58 - The Environmental Impact
51:03 - Will Nepal’s Mount Everest Industry Survive?
53:12 - Credits
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