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Nepal could drop climbing fees for Everest, making them more competitive with Tibet
Climbing Everest from the popular Nepal side is an exclusive endeavor for a reason: You have to plunk down $25,000 in climbing fees just to get your shot—and none of that includes the gear, guide, food, lodging, and trekking fees that'll eat up your bank account. But the days of Everest remaining solely the province of the rich could come to an end soon, as Nepal is considering slashing their climbing fees.
"The royalty rates must be reduced if we have to compete in mountaineering," said Sherpa, who also runs a big hiking agency.Tibet charges $500 for most lesser-known peaks, but potential price adjustments and discounted rates are unknown.
"If the cost of climbing is not competitive, climbers will naturally go to places where they can spend less and we will lose our business."

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I do agree with Mr. Ang Tshering Sherpa.yes,Nepal government should reduced Everest climbing permit fee to attract more adventure lover in this Country. It will certainly help to grow our poor economic bringing double tourist by 2011.
Pasang Sherpa
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Posted: Jul 02, 2009 Pasang Sherpa
PBR then slacklining...in that order
Posted: Jul 01, 2009 griztopher
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