And there is probably 3-5 Sherpas down at the various camps supporting each tourist.
I did read where two guys going solo are attempting a new route up Everest. No oxygen either. Probably too late for you to join them though!
This is an older article on the same subject. It’s in an interview format along with a pic of a similar line. The person who took the pic shared our views. Since this thread, I’ve been reading a bit about climbing. A man by the name of Nims is on a quest to climb all the major mountains in just 7 months. If you want to read about it, it’s called Project Possible.
Another queue line:
https://www.outsideonline.com/1915676/photo-captured-2012-climbing-season
14/7 Project possible :
https://projectpossible.co.uk/