[pierrem15]

The Everest expeditions are a major source of revenue for the Nepalese state and the major source of income for the Sherpas.

They won't sink from poverty to absolute destitution simply to satisfy Western aesthetics.

I would add it's not just "tourists" who die: if you examine the history of Himalayan climbing there are many experienced climbers who die. It's simply inherently dangerous.

[ansel12]

Sherpas die, experienced climbers die, it is a world class challenge.

“About 100 sherpas have died on the Himalayas since records began, so many families have been waiting for years to perform the last Buddhist rites for their loved ones.”