Everest summiteers make better liaison officers says Nepal's government. Climbers chime in. Image ExWeb files.
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Apa Sherpa patrolling Everest? New rules for liaison officers in Nepal
Posted: Mar 06, 2008 12:37 am EST
(MountEverest.net) Nepal will allow Everest summiteers to work as liaison officers according to the Himalayan Times. At least five Everest summiteers will start the new career this spring according to the report.
The existing policy allowed only government employees for the job; the officials known to perform poorly in the 'lawless' climate of high altitude Himalaya, if being around at all. But now it seems the task force is switching from bicycles to faster wheels.
The new officers will be able to catch up with the bad boys all the way to the top if needed be; and the move reportedly comes in response to a request from both mountaineers and "mountaineering experts."
Wangchu Sherpa, president of Everest Summiteers Association, has recommended 28 Everest summiteers for the task, Apa Sherpa among them.
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