#163 How Mount Everest Became A Huge (And Dangerous) Business

Mount Everest is the world’s tallest mountain — and has also become a huge business. So today’s newsletter breaks down everything you need to know, including why the mountain has become so popular, the crazy amount of money each person spends on the trip, how much the Sherpas are making, and why it has become a $100 million-plus cash cow for the local government. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.