While humbling the Mount Everest for the 20th time makes Apa feel proud, the environmentalist inside him is not that happy, though. The Nepalese Sherpa complains about the melting of glacier ice that has created deep crevasses. As his Eco-Everest Expedition team was removing garbage from the downy slopes, he realized that the once-icy trail has reduced to some bare rocks that make climbing a real tough job. Despite these hitches, the team collected 7,630 pounds (4,770 kilograms) of garbage this year.
apa sherpa
The 49-year-old says…
The rising temperature on the mountains has melted much ice and snow on the trail to the summit. It is difficult for climbers to use their crampons on the rocky surfaces.
Image Credit: Apa Sherpa
Via: The Huffington Post
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