It's a big bonus for Nepal. The permit fees alone this season were $4.4 million. That's 400 climbers at $11k each. Then there's all that money the tourists spend for guides, lodging, transportation, etc. It's a major industry for Nepal for sure.
“In a time of deceit telling the truth is a revolutionary act.” ― George Orwell
It's not over when you lose. It's over when you quit.
