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outsideonline.com • Mountaineering • Nepal
Mount Everest's climbing season faces challenges due to significant crowding on the ascent route, necessitating careful navigation strategies by climbers and guides.
scientificamerican.com • Science • World
A recent record-breaking Mount Everest climb by British climbers has sparked debate about the role of inhaled xenon gas in their rapid ascent.
nytimes.com • Mountaineering • Nepal
Four British climbers used xenon gas to ascend and descend Mount Everest in under a week, sparking debate about the future of mountaineering and prompting an investigation by the Nepalese government.
theatlantic.com • Sports • World
The article explores the controversies surrounding the use of xenon gas in mountaineering and the pursuit of record-breaking feats in athletics, highlighting the ethical dilemmas and psychological aspects of competition.