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January 24, 2020

Nepalese-owned operators take lead on world's highest peaks

By BINAJ GURUBACHARYA
Associated Press

KATHMANDU, Nepal — Once relegated to support staff, Nepalese climbers famous for their skills on the world's highest peaks are emerging out of the shadows of their Western peers.

They now dominate the lucrative industry in the Himalayan nation. Sherpa-owned companies have lowered the cost of expeditions, leading to record numbers on the peaks but also a higher death toll.


 
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