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Since these early summits, over 4,500 ascents have been made to the top of Everest. Every year, more and more people flock the mountain, but not everyone goes there to climb. About 25,000 tourists visit the Everest area each year simply to experience the spectacular sights and culture. The increase in tourism and the number of climbers in recent decades has certainly helped the local economy. There are now schools, hospitals, and stores at the bottom of the mountain in Nepal. Everest has seen an explosion in popularity since the year 2000. The number of summit attempts has increased dramatically. This is partly because it's easier than ever to travel to Everest. Modern transportation allows tourists and adventure seekers to fly into nearby cities. New technologies and better climbing equipment have also played a role. Improvements to climbing gear have made climbing Everest safer in many ways. However, climbing Everest still requires serious training and preparation.

Most climbers train a lot before attempting to climb Everest. They train to improve their physical condition. The most common ways to train include climbing, swimming, running, biking, and weightlifting. You need to have good endurance, stamina, and strength to climb Everest. They also need to buy equipment, including boots and clothes made of special materials. Spikes that attach to boots are necessary to prevent slipping. Having an ice ax also makes climbing easier. Ski goggles protect the eyes from high winds and blowing snow in blizzards. Portable burners and lightweight pots are needed for cooking on the mountain. An outdoor GPS receiver is also necessary so that climbers can be located if they get stuck and need to be rescued. There is an area of the mountain called Khumbu Icefall. This area contains shifting ice and deep crevasses. Special ropes and ladders are needed to cross this area. Climbers use the ladders and ropes to build bridges across gaps in the snow and ice. Some climbers bring their laptops, phones, and cameras to document their journey to the peak. Believe it or not, Everest has a Wi-Fi network.

How have improvements in technology changed the experience of climbing Mount Everest?

Gadgets have made climbing easier but have created much more waste that gets left behind by climbers.
In many ways, climbing the mountain is easier due to more modern transportation and equipment.
People reaching the summit are mainly concerned with taking a snapshot and sending it home.
The special equipment needed to climb the mountain is much less expensive and lighter than in the past.

Because of more advanced equipment and transportation, climbing Mount Everest is in many respects now simpler. Technological advancements have also altered the nature of the climb.

What is the Mount Everest?

The tallest Himalayan peak is the Mount Everest unique. The enormous Everest is 8848 meters high. The mountain's location on the boundary between Nepal and Tibet, China.

Climbers benefit from satellite communications, which improve their situational awareness and help them find their destination. Despite popular belief, Everest has a Wi-Fi network.

As a result, option (b) is correct.

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