Re:Nepal bans solo climbers from Mount Everest
by Fordrus on Saturday December 30, 2017 @08:38PM
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Well, banning the practice is the first step towards doing exactly that. The whole world is a lot more understanding of the stance, "Sorry, we cannot go and rescue [person X]," when person X got in trouble because of illegal activity they were performing - and there are few more effective methods of making someone adopt the stance espoused by your proposed note, "I forbid you from rescuing me," than making the practice illegal.
So, essentially, I agree, I just think this is the proper way for Nepal to go about de-prioritizing this particular problem. :)
Re:Nepal bans solo climbers from Mount Everest
by mindfulplay on Saturday December 30, 2017 @08:42PM
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Agreed. Just don't call poor people to come clean up your mess.
Re:Nepal bans solo climbers from Mount Everest
by paulcole on Saturday December 30, 2017 @08:33PM
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Rich dudes don’t climb solo. They pay six figures for guided expeditions with all the trimmings.
Re:Nepal bans solo climbers from Mount Everest
by mindfulplay on Saturday December 30, 2017 @08:39PM
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That's even worse.
If it's for Instagram selfie pleasure I have better ideas for these people.
This is gone crazy. At least have a written note that forbids anyone from saving their life if it comes to it. They put their own life and the rescuers' lives at risk.
Everytime someone proudly says 'i climbed the Everest ' oh cool, I immediately think, who is the sherpa? They get my praise. Not some rich, over priveleged dude who thinks the rest of the world has to bend to their will for whatever sordid privileged game they are interested in playing.