Nepal likely to call off expeditions to Mt Everest this year

May 06, 2015 21:04

Nepal could call off expeditions to Mount Everest this year after mountaineering authorities advised the government not to take further risks as the climbing route has been destroyed by the earthquake-triggered avalanche that killed over 20 mountaineers.

If the expedition is suspended, it would be the second consecutive year that the climbing season has been called off because of deaths on the world's highest peak. Last year, the government had to suspend trekking activities following an avalanche that killed 16 Sherpa guides.

After the thorough assessment of the damage at Base Camp and the Icefall caused by the devastating earthquake and avalanche of April 25, Icefall Doctors team and the Sagarmatha Pollution Control Committee advised the Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation not to proceed with further expeditions.

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