Scaling a mountain isn’t easy, but the 2023 spring climb season at Mount Everest has proven to be a deadly one. Because of that, the perennial risks of scaling the world’s highest peak have come into focus.

Jeremy Tong - a Singaporean climber who scaled Mount Everest twice - shares what the key challenges are and why sherpas - or native mountain guides - are so important on such expeditions.

Produced and Edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg)

Presented by: Lynlee Foo

Scaling a mountain isn’t easy, but the 2023 spring climb season at Mount Everest has proven to be a deadly one. Because of that, the perennial risks of scaling the world’s highest peak have come into focus.
Jeremy Tong - a Singaporean climber who scaled Mount Everest twice - shares what the key challenges are and why sherpas - or native mountain guides - are so important on such expeditions.
Produced and Edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (<a href="mailto:ykaiting@sph.com.sg">ykaiting@sph.com.sg</a>)
Presented by: Lynlee Foo

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Start your day with the stories shaping Singapore &mdash; and your place in it.
Join Neil Humphreys and Audrey Siek as they cover the biggest headlines, trending topics, and everyday conversations, unpacked through fresh perspectives, expert insights, and engaging discussion. From current affairs and social issues to lifestyle trends and community voices, each segment offers a different lens on what&rsquo;s happening &mdash; and what&rsquo;s worth your attention.
And it&rsquo;s not just talk &mdash; it&rsquo;s your voice. Through polls, messages, and live call-ins, listeners are part of the conversation, sharing their views and shaping the discussion in real time. With a mix of clarity, curiosity, and personality, Let&rsquo;s Talk, Singapore keeps you informed, connected, and ready for the day ahead.