Mt. Everest Climber Says Sherpas Tried to Kill Him
Gives first extended interview
Simone Moro is one of the world's most experienced alpinists. He specializes in fast and light ascents and winter climbs of 8,000-meter peaks.
Last weekend, the 35-year-old Italian was involved in a scuffle with Sherpas on Mount Everest—along with climbers Ueli Steck and Jon Griffith—that made global headlines.
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Even Sherpas have limits to their patience.
From the comments:
"This is what happens when you turn a hugely spiritual place into a money-making trashland."
Wanna bet this guy pays for his groceries with pixie dust?
Anyhow, it sounds like a traffic jam on a mountain; too many surfers for the number of good waves.