>>1527231Because it's easier said than done. At a certain altitude the body enters a part of the mountain called the "death zone." Here a person enters into a slow, state of decay as the body can't get enough oxygen and oxygen bottles can only do so much. This results in cells slowly dying and brain function being impaired. At this altitude a person has around the 1/8 or so of the strength they would at surface level, and so both physical and cognitive abilities are difficult to execute. (I have no clue how people climb without bottled oxygen). Climbers report that basic tasks are hard, being wrapped in Michellin Man levels of gear makes it even harder. Also, factor in the freezing cold and breathing oxygen through a straw creates another factor.
Over the years there have been attempts to remove corpses off the path but with much difficulty. Some at the 8000+ meter level are moved out of sight, or slid off a ridge. Current plans to remove corpses using sherpas costs around $80,000 per corpse, and takes around 6 or so sherpas to do it, at the risk of them dying. China has started their clean up process which is why they allow less people than Nepal.
