As they say, its been going on for a long time and is getting worse. So is the garbage and debris thrown away with the lives. Everest is a giant trash dump, cemetery, and cash cow for the ones who run the "guided ascents."

For a good starter/primer on what has happened, try a book called "Into Thin Air.".....I think the author is John Krakow(sp). You're right.....there is NO romance left........

Spaw