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Sherpa Climbers Open Route to Mount Everest After Two-Week Ice Blockage
A group of Sherpa climbers have cleared the path to Mount Everest, ending a two-week blockage caused by ice chunks and a giant serac. This development allows mountaineers to resume summit attempts. The event marks a key step in the current climbing season on the world's highest peak.
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A group of Sherpa climbers have opened the route to Mount Everest, clearing a path that had been blocked for two weeks, @Reuters reported. The blockage stemmed from chunks of ice and a giant serac obstructing the way, preventing access to the summit.
With the route now open, mountaineers can make attempts to reach the top of Mount Everest, resuming activities that were halted due to the obstruction.
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