If you want to climb the world’s tallest mountain, Nepal wants to see your résumé first. Turns out experience matters and for Nepal it looks like 7,000 meters. In a bold move aimed at improving safety and reducing the deadly traffic jams on Mount Everest,

Under the proposed rules, climbers must show proof of scaling a 7,000-metre (22,965 ft) mountain in Nepal before applying for an Everest permit.

Nepal plans to restrict Mount Everest expeditions to experienced climbers, allowing only those who've summited a peak above 7,000 meters. The draft bill aims to enhance safety and reduce deaths. It includes mandatory health checks and introduces a non-refundable garbage fee to maintain the iconic peak.