A massive block of glacier is blocking the route to Mount Everest just as peak climbing season is getting underway, raising fears of dangerous queues on the world's highest peak.
A new development has emerged in the tragic case of German biathlon Olympic champion Laura Dahlmeier, who died in a climbing accident in Pakistan earlier this summer. Local guides have now confirmed that a recovery mission for her body is underway, despite her previously expressed wish to remain on the mountain.
Nepal has announced that it will waive climbing permits for 97 of its Himalayan mountains, aiming to encourage exploration of lesser-known peaks. However, the country will raise the fees for summiting Mount Everest, reflecting the growing demand and the need for sustainable management of the world’s tallest mountain.
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