New Everest permit fee of $15,000 takes effect
Summary
Nepal has increased the climbing permit fees for Everest and other peaks, with the spring season Everest permit fee rising from $11,000 to $15,000. New regulations also mandate hiring guides for climbers on high peaks.
Key Points
- Nepal has raised the climbing permit fee for Everest during the spring season from $11,000 to $15,000, effective from autumn season start.
- Autumn permit fees for Everest increased from $5,500 to $7,500, while winter and monsoon fees rose to $3,750 from $2,750.
- New regulations require climbers to hire guides: one guide per two climbers above 8,000 metres, and one per 15 climbers below 8,000 metres.
- A British team’s rapid ascent of Everest in May using xenon gas for acclimatisation has sparked controversy and an investigation regarding the validity of their climb.
