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Beyond Everest’s Shadow: Nepal opens 97 mountains for free

By Spl. Reporter Climbing Mount Everest has long been the ultimate adventure dream. But with apermit alone now costing $15,000 not counting flights, guides, gear and weeks ofpreparation. The world’s tallest peak is increasingly becoming an expensive,exclusive pursuit. Add to that the crowds, queues at the summit ridge, and concernsover safety, and Everest no longer […]