The Right Way to do the Hillary Step, op-ed by Ed Viesturs

[B the Hiker]

http://www.nytimes.com/2013/06/01/opinion/the-right-way-to-do-the-hillary-step.html?_r=2&

A very good op-ed!


Brian

 

[iagreewithjamie]

I agree. The ladder is a bad idea, when what they really need is an auto-road and some summit buildings.

 

[Brambor]

Catapult - gets you closer to the summit.

 

[skiguy]

http://ngm.nationalgeographic.com/2013/06/everest/img/01-hilary-step-580v.jpg

Who needs ladders?