Nepal Bars Solo Climbers From Mount Everest<br />This year, at least six climbers died during the Mount Everest climbing season, including Ueli Steck, a renowned climber known as the "Swiss Machine" for his speed in ascending imposing peaks;<br />and Min Bahadur Sherchan, 85, who died at base camp before attempting to reclaim his title as the oldest person to summit Mount Everest.<br />Hari Budha Magar said that This new rule is absolute nonsense,<br />30, 2017<br />KATHMANDU, Nepal — Nepal has barred solo climbers on its mountains, including Mount Everest,<br />in an attempt to promote safety and reduce accidents, an official said on Saturday.<br />Santa Bir Lama said that The mountains in Nepal are unique, and it’s always better for climbers to go with guides,<br />"This is good for their own safety." Nepal, a Himalayan nation between India<br />and China, has eight of the world’s 10 tallest mountains, including Mount Everest, the world’s highest peak.<br />Maheshwor Neupane, the secretary of Nepal’s Ministry of Culture and Civil Aviation, said the new rules, which were introduced on Thursday, require<br />that all climbers, regardless of their experience level, be accompanied by guides.
