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? MORE SO EXPENSIVE VIDEOS: Why Musicians Pay Over $15K For John Coltrane’s Favorite Saxophone | So Expensive | Business Insider Why Lego Is So Expensive | So Expensive | Business Insider Why Hagoromo Chalk Is So Expensive | So Expensive | Business Insider 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 ------------------------------------------------------ #mounteverest #climbing #businessinsider Business Insider tells you all you need to know about business, finance, tech, retail, and more. Visit our homepage for the top stories of the day: Business Insider on Facebook: Business Insider on Instagram: Business Insider on Twitter: Business Insider on Snapchat: Business Insider on |
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