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Environment & Energy

Norrrm

(2,445 posts)

1. A pristine natural site.

Reply to hatrack (Original post)

Sat Jul 19, 2025, 08:42 AM

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Last edited Sat Jul 19, 2025, 10:55 AM - Edit history (1)

Unspoiled

I know someone who went partway up to lower/medium levels of Mt Everest.

Said that slightly off the trail were many, many little piles of poop.

it's cold so it does not deteriorate. It just keeps accumulating.

Maybe they have a 'pack it out' policy now.

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A pristine natural site. Norrrm Saturday #1

I was going to suggest... GiqueCee Saturday #2

Just wondering if they'd just break down and install some pit toilets. hatrack Saturday #3

There are few "pristine" places left on earth. hunter Saturday #4