Everest, Xenon Gas, and the Erosion of the 8000m Industry
Recent news that a group of British climbers plans to summit Everest in just one week using xenon gas has reignited debates about safety, ethics, and the broader impact of commercial climbing on the 8000m industry. Austrian guide Lukas Furtenbach, the outfitter behind the expedition, defends the use of xenon as a tool for enhanced […]