[Hot Tabasco]

A 25-year-old Sherpa was the first to die this climbing season: Phurba Sherpa fell to his death

It's unlikely he had life insurance, but if so, probably little.

If not for the Sherpas, these mega guided trips to the summit via prepared trails would be non existant........

Google Mt. Everest outfitters and you will find a ton of these groups at a cost of about $30,000 per vacationer........With extra $$$ for a prior week of training for those who have never had mountain experience.........

[bgill]

$30K+ is a nice chunk of change.

[editor-surveyor]

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Like a week of training can get you ready for climbing six miles into the sky.
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