Use of Xenon gas, believed to help prevent altitude sickness, reduce low-oxygen effects, stirs debate in mountaineering community - Anadolu Ajansı

Four British climbers used Xenon gas to reach the summit of Mount Everest in less than five days, causing controversy. Nepal's Tourism Department is investigating as the gas usage wasn't authorized. The quick ascent may have wider implications for mountain tourism and local livelihoods dependent on extended climber stays.

By Gopal Sharma KATHMANDU (Reuters) -Four British climbers became the first to scale Mount Everest on Wednesday using Xenon gas, which helped them save several weeks that mountaineers need to get used to high altitudes,