Last Survivor of First Everest Summit Criticizes Mountain's Overcrowding and Pollution

Kanchha Sherpa, the final living member of the 1953 expedition, calls for action to preserve the sanctity of the world's highest peak.

Kanchha Sherpa, the last living member of the first Mount Everest summit team, criticizes the current state of the mountain as overcrowded and polluted.
Since the historic 1953 expedition, Everest has seen thousands of climbers, exacerbating issues of waste and environmental degradation.
Authorities have not reduced the number of climbing permits, despite concerns over trash and the impact on the mountain's ecosystem.
Sherpas, who revere Everest as a sacred site, are disheartened by the disrespect shown towards the mountain through littering and pollution.
Kanchha Sherpa advocates for fewer climbers and better waste management to preserve the sanctity and cleanliness of Everest.