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Originally Posted by Phaneufenstein
The Current had a guest on today who was saying that while overcrowding doesn't help, the bigger issues are, insufficient training, poor planning, and going with bargain type sherpa companies who will take almost anyone up there. He said the typical cost of a trusted company is about $65k. Some people choose to save and end up paying dearly for it.
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By trusted company they mean Western with a Western guide.
While cheating out can increase risk the concept that the western companies are inherently better isn’t true. Just look back at the two American companies that killed off most of their guides in one year in the famous year of Everest fatalities.
The western guides are still selling the same false dream. Just spend enough money and our guides will put you on top of the world. If you have enough climbing experience to climb Everest you probably don’t need the expensive guiding industry to put you on top.