2019-12-22 Will New Rules Save Lives on Mount Everest?
Experienced climbers of Mount Everest are wondering if new proposed rules will deal with the root causes of deaths on the world’s tallest mountain. The proposals, if approved by the…
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Experienced climbers of Mount Everest are wondering if new proposed rules will deal with the root causes of deaths on the world’s tallest mountain. The proposals, if approved by the…
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