I've looked into it. Would consider the North approach on the less
crowded side, but ultimately, I'm with you. I don't see that it is worth the risk and money just to say you did it. I don't knock other people's dreams, so they can have at it. I'll watch their VR video. (I did this before & it's really cool to watch on the Youtube VR channel.) I'd prefer to explore other mountains & avoid the crowds.
I do like to keep up with the blog each season though.
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Nepal has issued 464 Mt. Everest permits this year at $15,000 each.
-- great2bahokie
May 07, 2026 at 11:18 AM ET
great2bahokie
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05/07/26 11:18 AM ET
I've looked into it. Would consider the North approach on the less
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-- Vtskier1
May 07, 2026 at 07:16 PM ET
Vtskier1
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05/07/26 07:16 PM ET
It's like going to see the Liberty Bell and standing in line for your
-- PhotoHokieNC
May 08, 2026 at 05:58 PM ET
PhotoHokieNC
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05/08/26 05:58 PM ET
They should have a fitness camp requirement.
-- EDGEMAN
May 07, 2026 at 01:38 PM ET
EDGEMAN
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05/07/26 01:38 PM ET
The new rules that are set to take place...
-- great2bahokie
May 07, 2026 at 02:27 PM ET
great2bahokie
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05/07/26 02:27 PM ET
And statistically about what, 40 of them won’t come back?
-- I85Hokie
May 07, 2026 at 12:15 PM ET
I85Hokie
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05/07/26 12:15 PM ET