Everest permit fees increase 35%

Permit fees have now increased to $15,000 USD. I doubt it will make a difference in demand to climb but hopefully the fees can be spent on something productive

https://edition.cnn.com/travel/nepal-increases-mount-everest-climbing-fee-2025-intl-hnk/index.html?Date=20250123&Profile=CNN,CNN+International&utm_content=1737595373&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook&fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR1C_bSdvo8G5gIIAnHwQoT65C4nFj5E6qG0ii6x9VBMoGmE5aGSqZvN1Ck_aem_yJZqlvowxaa2YOXSKMw4lA