madness.
381 permits issued this spring season.
41 teams with 378 climbers have permits to climb Everest.
estimated the number of people climbing Everest in 2019 could - after the busy autumn climbing season -
exceed 2018 record of 807 people reaching the summit.
Someone asked earlier what it COSTS to climb Everest, . it can range from a 'budget' $30,000 - up to - $130,000
Depends whether you want a Nepalese,Tibetan or western guide service provider and what level of service you want.
A top end Nepalese service can cost close to 70K, Tibet 85K, and luxury western top-shelf service 130K.
Nepal requires using a local company to organize your permit at a cost of $2,500 for the team, a refundable trash deposit
of $4,000/permit plus a Liaison Officer costing $3,000 per team.
These total $9,500 BEFORE the $11,000 per person climbing permit. So before you hire guides, yaks food or gear you must
come up with almost $20,000 in Nepal.
More extensive details on costs, insurance, evacuation services, etc,.. HERE:
http://www.alanarnette.com/blog/201...ost-to-climb-mount-everest-2019-edition/
