In an attempt to reduce deadly human traffic jams on Mount Everest, officials in Nepal have proposed new rules aimed at weeding out inexperienced climbers.

In an attempt to reduce deadly human traffic jams on Mount Everest, officials in Nepal have proposed new rules aimed at weeding out inexperienced climbers.

Under the proposed measures, would-be Everest climbers would have to have already scaled another major peak.

In addition to safety issues, Everest has also been plagued by fraudulent activity. Last year, helicopter operators and hospitals were found to have conspired to bilk millions of dollars from insurance companies.