Like you, I've seen the photos of trash at basecamp. What people may not realize is that the established routes up the mountain are littered with empty gas canisters, empty oxygen canisters, remains of tents and sleeping bags, and the remains of whatever was used to carry that equipment up the mountain.
Post Krakauer, the rush to climb Everest by people with money and limited climbing experience has exploded. Want to enjoy nature? Climbing Everest isn't that place for nature any longer. You must stand in line.
