Salzburger Bergführer Rupert Hauer on the way to the Everest summit!

Salzburger Bergführer Rupert Hauer on the way to the Everest summit!

Mount Everest, Nepal - On April 10, 2025, Salzburg mountain guide and alpine policeman Rupert Hauer is located on the promotion to the legendary Mount Everest. This time is characterized by the increasing popularity of mountaineering, especially in the Himalaya. Nepal plans to double the number of eight -thousanders in the country to attract more climbers. The country has established itself as a popular travel destination over the years, known for its historical heroic deeds and tragedies on its majestic mountains. krone.at reports that this step could further boost high-tourism in the region.

The climbs of Mount Everest have been increasing for years, which is strongly due to the activities of Nepalese expedition providers. On May 29, 1953, Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay were the first people to go to the top of the world's highest mountain. With the foundation of Adventure Consultants in 1992, which for the first time led customers to Everest, the concept of the expedition has changed. Today, many laypersons understand commercial ascents that work with fixed ropes and bottle oxygen, while some mountaineers, such as Denis Urubko, continue to try to reach the peaks in an alpine style without aids. These developments have revolutionized the dynamics of mountaineering.

The role of the Sherpas

A decisive factor in these expeditions are the Sherpas, which are often perceived as a carrier, but have their own rich culture. Mission Himalaya Treks emphasizes that many Sherpas have developed to successful entrepreneurs and lead large expedition providers. In the 2023 season, 240 foreign alpinists and 399 local guides climbed the Everest, which corresponds to an impressive care key of 1: 1.7. It is noteworthy that since 2021 the number of Sherpas that reach the summit that the alpinists exceeds.

Kami Rita Sherpa secured the route to the Everest summit and set a record with a total of 26 climbs. Technological advances, such as weather stations and satellite telephones, have made the expeditions safer. Nevertheless, the garbage situation at Everest remains a serious problem, and there are numerous initiatives to clean the mountains.

tragedies and challenges

The 2022 mountaineering season was not without tragedies, and experts are concerned about the security standards, especially after a record of 145 climbs on the K2 in the same year. Activities such as climbing the highest peaks are very controversial, in particular the definition of summit climbs and the actual heights of the eight -thousanders. The debates about it are in full swing.

On the other hand, the visibility of women in mountaineering is becoming increasingly important. Dawa Yangzum Sherpa, the first internationally certified mountain guide of Nepal, is such an example that illustrates the growing diversity in this traditional sport. bergundstieg.com describes how tragic accidents shaped the season 2022 and at the same time intensified the discussions about mountaineering in the Himalaya.