Preparations for Mt Everest expedition accelerated, 'icefall doctors' fixing safe route

Solukhumbu: With the onset of the spring season, preparations have been started for mountaineering expeditions to Sagarmatha (Mt Everest).

According to Sagarmatha Pollution Control Committee (SPCC), a team of 10 'icefall doctors' has headed towards the Base Camp to fix out a safe route for mountaineers coming to scale the world's tallest peak.

Committee Chairperson Lamakaji Sherpa said activities for fixing and securing ropes along the Khumbu Icefall area route are carried out at the SPCC management. The team of 'icefall doctors' left Namche for Base Camp with necessary equipment and materials as the spring season is the most suitable time for mountain climbing.

The team comprises eight experienced 'icefall doctors' along with Base Camp manager Tshiring Tenzing Sherpa. Two separate teams have been formed. Aangsarki Sherpa and Dawajangbu Sherpa have been leading the separate teams.

The Department of Tourism under the Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation has been assigning SPCC the task of fixing the ropes and opening a safe route as well as of repairing the Khumbu icefall route since 1997. The teams have to fix the climbing route up to Base Camp II, fix the ropes, and put a ladder at risky areas.

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