2 Climbers Die on Everest as Record Holder Warns of Overcrowding The record breaking number of climbers on Mount Everest this season has resulted in tragedy, with two Indian climbers meeting their deaths on the world's highest peak.
Concern about the management – or lack thereof – of Nepal's most prized tourist destination is growing.
Kami Rita Sherpa, a seasoned climber who holds the record for the most ascents of Everest, has spoken out about the dangers of overcrowding on the mountain.