This has only been going on for like, 15 or 20 years...
I wonder if it is getting more common now for some who perceive it as just another vacation and don't perceive the risk. There were a lot of climbers in this series, (according to the mountain guide) who were putting others at risk just by being there. There were actually waiting lines at the top, of more than an hour, while better climbers cooled their heels in minus 40F, waiting for less skilled climbers to negotiate a difficult passage.
I've also noticed from my recent readings, that the fatal accidents seem to tend to happen more on the descent. Not sure why that is.
Hey Molly.....STFU!!!!