Mount Everest permits surge fuels deadly crowds in Nepal
Nepal issued a record 381 permits in 44 teams this season guiding crowds toward the summit amid a rising death toll. Officials blame weather and gear issues while refusing to cap permits, saying more climbers join for both sport and prestige.
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