Nepal mandates GPS tracking chips for all Mount Everest climbers from the 2024 season, aiming to improve rescue operations. Rented at $10-15 each, these chips will be integrated into climbers’ gear, providing real-time location data via satellites. This move, making tracking compulsory for the first time, is expected to significantly reduce search and rescue times in emergencies.
Climbers will return the chips post-expedition, allowing for reuse. The initiative reflects Nepal’s commitment to safety amidst growing Everest expeditions, with costs exceeding $35,000 per climber. Last year’s record 478 permits underscore the challenges and dangers of high-altitude climbing, highlighting the importance of such technological advancements in ensuring climber safety.
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