Nepal will make climbing permits free for 97 of its Himalayan mountains to create more tourism in some of its remote provinces.

Nepal will waive climbing permit fees for 97 peaks in two of the country’s most remote provinces as it aims to encourage mountaineers and tourists to get off the beaten track.

It's not only dangerous to take a crack at summiting Mount Everest, it's an exclusive and pricey club to try to join. With permit fees set to hit $15,000 next month (a $4,000 hike, and the first in nearly a decade),