Mountaineers of various countries to clean Everest

April 23, 2006
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Mountaineers of various countries will soon embark on a campaign to clean the world’s highest peak, Mt Everest.

Eighteen mountaineers from South Korea, Austria, France and 15 from Nepal are to take part in the campaign that aims to clean the mountain upto the height of 8000 metres.

The 30-day campaign will be led by South Korean mountaineer Hangwang Yong.

Speaking at a press conference here on Saturday, Hangwang said the team aims to collect at least 5,000 kg of solid waste from Mt Everest. nepalnews.com pb Apr 23 06