How we cite our quotes: (Chapter.Paragraph)
Quote #10
Desperate for hard currency, the governments of both countries have a vested interest in issuing as many expensive climbing permits as the market will support. (21.29)
Unfortunately, there's not much hope that working conditions for Sherpa guides will get much better. After all, the root of the problem is that the clients have a lot more money than their guides (either Sherpa or otherwise), which gives them a lot more power as a result. Money talks, sadly.