A true conservationist is a man who knows that the world is not given by his fathers, but borrowed from his children.
- John James Audubon
13 climbers, including nine Sherpas from different teams, have summited Everest this week after a two-year gap of no summits.
As other climbers make their way up to the summit this season, we take a look at the peak–the disasters, the environmental issues and the lure it still holds for the world. (more…)