As climbers return to Everest, an already dangerous ascent becomes extra perilous
By Bhadra Sharma and Emily Schmall New York Times,Updated April 5, 2021, 2:11 a.m.
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Bahrainâs Everest expedition climbers worked out at a gym in Kathmandu, on March 26, 2021, before heading to the Everest region.UMA BISTA/NYT
KATHMANDU, Nepal â Mark Pattison played wide receiver for three NFL teams in the 1980s. Now he wants to fulfill another dream: to climb all seven of the worldâs highest peaks, including Mount Everest.
To prepare, Pattison, 59, packed weatherproof outerwear, polarized goggles and ice crampons. But he is climbing Mount Everest in the midst of a pandemic. He has supplemented his usual gear with masks, gloves and sanitizer. He took out extra insurance to pay for a rescue if COVID-19 strikes.
As climbers return to Everest, an already dangerous ascent becomes extra perilous
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As Climbers Return to Everest, an Already Dangerous Ascent Becomes Extra Perilous
Nepal, desperate for tourist money, says it has taken steps to prevent a coronavirus outbreak, including social distancing at base camp and evacuation plans in case Covid-19 flares up.
Bahrain’s Everest expedition climbers working out at a gym in Kathmandu, Nepal, before heading to the Everest region.Credit.Uma Bista for The New York Times
April 4, 2021, 11:57 a.m. ET
KATHMANDU, Nepal Mark Pattison played wide receiver for three National Football League teams in the 1980s. Now he wants to fulfill another dream: to climb all seven of the world’s highest peaks, including Mount Everest.