Dear MEL Topic Readers,
Nepal to require all Mount Everest climbers to use a tracking chip
There are eight mountain peaks that exceed 8,000 meters in Nepal, attracting
climbers from all over the world. The highest one is Mount Everest, standing at
8,848 meters above sea level. Climbing these peaks is an extreme challenge, demanding
physical fitness, mental strength, specialized equipment, and money. For example,
climbers of Mount Everest have to pay $11,000 for a climbing permit, and around
$20,000 for gear, food, oxygen, and Sherpa guides. Once they obtain permits and
get ready, they have to spend weeks at base camp at 5,364 meters high to
several weeks acclimatizing to the high altitude. Last year, 478 climbing permits
were issued, 12 climbers died, and five others remain missing. In order to shorten
search and rescue time in the event of an accident, climbers are now required
to rent and equip GPS tracking chips, which will be sewn into their mountain
jackets. It costs only $10 to $15 apiece, which might be the most economical yet
effective tool to increase the chance of survival.
Read the article and learn about what it costs to climb the highest
peak in the world.
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