New Everest Climbing Rule Requires 7000m Peak Submit First

Are you planning on climbing Mount Everest? Make sure you have 7000+ meters of peak of Nepal under your belt.

The Government of Nepal has introduced a new law for new climbers attempting Mount Everest, mandating that they first summit a 7,000-meter peak within the country. The new regulation is a part of the National Tourism Bill 2081 (Fiscal year 2024-2025) that aims to improve safe climbing and ensure climbers are adequately prepared for the challenges of high-altitude climbing. 

After successfully scaling a peak higher than 7000m (23,000 ft), only then will a climber be eligible for a Mount Everest climbing permit.

While the new regulation has faced its share of criticism from the international mountaineering community, the regulation has been long overdue. 

For years, Mount Everest has faced mounting criticism due to three major issues: inexperienced climbers creating dangerous bottlenecks on the mountain, increasing fatalities caused by altitude sickness and overcrowding, and so-called "tourist climbers" who depend completely on their guides to get them to the summit.

In response to these problems, the new Tourism Bill 2081 serves as a crucial survival filter, designed to ensure that only truly prepared and capable mountaineers can attempt the world's highest peak. This bold policy shift represents Nepal's commitment to restoring safety and prestige to Everest expeditions by raising the bar for participation.

Prior to the new rule, people climbers would do the Everest Base Camp Trek or Fly to the Base Camp in a Helicopter and get to climbing preparation. 

Key Requirements Under the New Rule

1. Mandatory 7,000m Summit

• Climbers must successfully summit a peak within Nepal above 7,000m before applying for an Everest permit.

• Popular qualifying peaks include Baruntse (7,129m), Himlung Himal (7,126m), and Tilicho Peak (7,134m).

2. Proof of Experience

• Climbers must submit official summit certificates from their 7,000m climb.

• This ensures they have real high-altitude experience before attempting Everest.

3. Medical Fitness Certificate

• All expedition members, including climbers, guides, and support staff, must provide a recent health examination report confirming their fitness for extreme conditions.

What are some good 7000 m Peaks For climbing in Nepal?

As most of the Himalaya Range is located in Nepal, many mountains and peaks can be climbed. It is estimated that there are over 1300 peaks that are 6000mm or higher.

As the new rule requires a 7000 meters summit. Here are some of the most popular 7000m peaks of Nepal.