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(MountEverest.net) The number of climbing expeditions on Everests north side will be limited next spring in preparation for the 2008 Olympic Flame ceremony in Beijing, China Tibet Mountaineering Association said, according to International Campaign for Tibet (ICT) Moreover, those allowed on the mountain will have to face an increase in climbing fees. Number of climbers and the final amount of permits for 2007 are not yet confirmed. Trial run of the torch ceremony Beijing is planning to take the Olympic Flame to Mount Everest...
