Posted on 05/07/2008 2:00:19 PM PDT by fishhound
The authorities in Nepal are closing Everest Base Camp completely to foreigners not intending to climb the world's highest peak.
They are doing this because China is worried demonstrators might disrupt their project to bring the Olympic torch up the mountain.
China is seeking to bring the torch up any day now, when weather permits.
Meanwhile, scores of Tibetan exiles have been arrested while demonstrating in the Nepalese capital Kathmandu.
Many amateur trekkers come to Nepal with Everest Base Camp as their ultimate goal.
The husbands and wives of summiteers stay in the camp before their spouses go on up.
Photographers take pictures in or near the unique encampment.
(Excerpt) Read more at news.bbc.co.uk ...
Older story but...
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I bet the Sherpas are Tensing.
Thats bad. lol
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