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As someone who lives among fellow Sherpa families nearby the Himalayas in Nepal, I come across different individuals/teams wanting to conquer the summit to experience the ridiculous "living on the edge" sensation.

Having climbed the beast myself once, I can partly appreciate the fact that the feeling of accomplishment and reward is like no other, but practices like these when an inexperienced group of folks lead to loss of innocent lives is totally unacceptable. Despite our government trying our best to reduce such casualties by implementing strict rules & prohibitions, Sherpas are compelled to go for the climb because it's their only source of income at this remote part of the world.

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1. Climbers must be accompanied by a guide at all times – no solo climbs. 2. Climbers must have summited a 7,000 meter peak prior to attempting Everest. 3. People over the age of 75 are banned from climbing. 4. People who are blind are banned from climbing. 5. Double amputees are banned from climbing. 6. Helicopter rides over EBC [ *Everest Base Camp* ] are to be heavily restricted. 7. Sherpas will also get a summit certificate after the climb.