A mountaineer tried to climb Mt. Everest without a permit and now faces heavy fines and jail time. How do you guys feel about this? Should you be allowed to climb a natural landform without permits legally? Share your thoughts..
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"A South African climber has been detained by officials in Nepal after attempting to climb Mount Everest without paying the roughly $11,000 for a solo climbing permit.
Ryan Sean Davy, a 43-year-old South African mountaineer and filmmaker, claims his passport has been confiscated and that he may likely face jail time in Nepal for attempting to solo the world’s highest mountain without a permit.
Davy had made it to camp two, which is located 21,000 feet above sea level (Everest’s summit is 29,029) — before his plan was foiled. Once it was discovered Davy had no permit to climb, he was detained and his passport was confiscated. In Nepal, the fees associated with issuing Everest climbing permits are a legitimate source income for the nation."
