If you want to climb the world’s tallest mountain, Nepal wants to see your résumé first. Turns out experience matters and for Nepal it looks like 7,000 meters. In a bold move aimed at improving safety and reducing the deadly traffic jams on Mount Everest,

Nepal is tightening access to Mount Everest by requiring climbers to summit a 7 000-metre mountain first, aiming to improve safety and reduce overcrowding.

Nepal is set to restrict Mount Everest access to climbers with prior experience on 7,000-meter peaks, addressing safety concerns and overcrowding. This policy shift follows a deadly 2023 season with numerous fatalities.