Ten years ago, an avalanche on Everest killed 16 Nepali guides and shone a spotlight on the dangers they face to let high-paying foreign clients reach their dreams. KATHMANDU: Ten years ago, Nepali mountain guide Dawa Tashi Sherpa was fighting for his life after being hit by an avalanche on Everest which was then the deadliest disaster on the world's highest mountain.
A decade ago, a wall of snow barrelled through the Nepali guides as they heaved heavy kit up the treacherous high-altitude Khumbu icefall in the freezing dark. Many are forced to rely on the charity of Western climbers - despite being employed by expedition companies and being fundamental to the multimillion-dollar industry's success.
The government reaps hefty revenues from the lucrative climbing industry - in the last season in 2023, it earned more than US$5 million from Everest fees alone. The resulting furious dispute, with Nepalis clamouring for better death and injury benefits from the government, saw days of tension at the base camp.
Helicopters are now allowed to fly in supplies to higher camps, decreasing the number of trips Nepalis make across the treacherous Khumbu icefall.
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