Michael speaks to Zac Zaharias, Lieutenant Colonel, retired senior Australian Army officer, veteran Australian mountain climber & head guide at Peak Learning Adventures about the problem of overcrowding & unnecessary deaths at Mount Everest. 

It’s been reported that climbers are pushed and shoved to take selfies.

Zaharias is one of Australia’s most experienced high altitude mountaineers and has climbed six of the world’s 14 eight-thousanders as well leading and participating in 17 high altitude expeditions.

Michael speaks to Zac Zaharias, Lieutenant Colonel, retired senior Australian Army officer, veteran Australian mountain climber &amp; head guide at Peak Learning Adventures about the problem of overcrowding &amp; unnecessary deaths at Mount Everest.&nbsp;
It&rsquo;s been reported that climbers are pushed and shoved to take selfies.
Zaharias is one of Australia&rsquo;s most experienced high altitude mountaineers and has climbed six of the world&rsquo;s 14 eight-thousanders as well leading and participating in 17 high altitude expeditions.

Australia Overnight with Mike Jeffreys, 12am – 4am weekdays.

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Australia Overnight with Mike Jeffreys, 12am – 4am weekdays.
Wake Up Australia, 4am - 9:30am weekdays.

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