Nepal considering restrictions on people who want to climb Everest

Nepal is considering placing age and fitness restrictions on people who want to climb Mount Everest.

Nepal considering restrictions on people who want to climb Everest

Nepal is considering placing age and fitness restrictions on people who want to climb Mount Everest.

Mohan Sapkota, a spokesman for the Himalayan country's ministry of tourism, said the government is considering barring very young and very old climbers, as well as people with disabilities.

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