New rule at Mt. Everest sparks major controversy: 'I felt my government was right'

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New rule at Mt. Everest sparks major controversy: 'I felt my government was right'

Riding in a helicopter can be an exhilarating experience, especially when flying over the Himalayan mountains. However, if seeing the iconic Mount Everest is on your bucket list, get ready to burn some calories instead. As the Diplomat reported, leisure helicopter rides have been banned since January 1 in Nepal's UNESCO-listed Sagarmatha National Park — which includes Everest. The chopper ban does allow for medical evacuation and transport of fo…