25/05/12: Climbing Mount Everest Safely




The Current from CBC Radio (Highlights) show

Summary: The first European ever to stand on the slopes of Everest would die there. And the mountain has killed hundreds of people since George Mallory. As a Canadian loses her life, we hash out what's being done to make Mount Everest more safe and whether it's time to curb climbers' enthusiasm. Some wonder if Everest's reputation isn't enough to discourage climbers, then perhaps the government of Nepal should.