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#163 How Mount Everest Became A Huge (And Dangerous) Business

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The spring climbing season for Mount Everest just ended last week. 12 climbers have already been pronounced dead this season and another five are still missing. Nearly 1,000 people will attempt a summit Mount Everest this year alone. The average person spends upwards of $50,000 per trip between all those things. This makes Mount Everest a vital part of the Nepali economy.

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