Brabim Karki is a businessman based in Nepal. He writes for The Independent, The Globe and Mail, the South China Morning Post and The Straits Times, among others.
Nepal has announced plans to restrict access to the world's tallest peak to climbers with prior high-altitude experience, according to the draft of a new law. For aspiring Mount Everest climbers, Nepal's new rule is a bold gatekeeper, demanding proof of high-altitude grit before you can even dream of the summit. This isn't just a bureaucratic hurdle; it's a lifeline for a mountain drowning in overcrowding, trash, and tragedy.
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