Wednesday's letters: Climbing Mount Everest a bad idea

Every year, many people climb Mount Everest, and that is a risky choice. This is something dangerous and terrible. Lots of people climb Mount Everest without getting all the facts.
Sherpas risk their lives to help you. They carry your things, help you find the best way up, and help you set up camp. They do all this for only around $4,000 per trip. By using a Sherpa not only is your life in danger, you just put theirs in danger too.
Every person who climbs Mount Everest brings up about 18 pounds