Mount Everest overcrowding blamed on poor regulations, says Wagga's Jeff Millar

While his hike was incomparable to the climb to the summit, it was hard not to notice that overcrowding was a big problem at the world's highest mountain.

"There are thousands on the track up to the Everest Base Camp and we crossed hundreds of people each day, but the crowd does start to thin out from base camp to the summit," Mr Millar said.

The hike to the summit is a danger feat that has claimed at least 10 lives this season.

An Australian man has also been reportedly rescued from Mount Everest after he was found unconscious on the mountain.

After talking to the climbers at the Everest Base Camp, Mr Millar has understood the amount of preparation required to be able to survive the mountain.

"Those who are continuing on from the summit have been preparing for the full climb for three to six months," he said.

"Anyone of normal fitness can probably get to the base camp, but it's impossible from there on without training.

"Our group was a bunch of fit 20- to 40-year-olds and it was battle just to get to base camp."

The mountain's poor regulations and overcrowding are growing concerns throughout the world, which Mr Millar believes are very valid.

He believes more regulations are needed to preserve the world-famous trek and protect the people taking on the physically-demanding challenge.

"It would be over the top to stop climbers from going, but there needs to be some regulation of who can go and an official sign off on health and fitness preparation," he said.

During his hike to base camp, Mr Millar said the parks and walking tracks were riddled with rubbish, which could be addressed by reducing the number of climbers.

"There is minimal waste control and each climber has to be mindful of what they take in and out, but there is so much plastic and just general waste throughout the hike and there needs to be some level of waste control," he said.

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