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abcnews.go.comBritish Guide Kenton Cool Completes 20th Ascent of Mount Everest
Kenton Cool reached the summit of Mount Everest for the 20th time this week. The 52-year-old guide said he may climb the peak two or three more times.
France 24Experts urge limits on Mount Everest climbers over crowding
Specialists have called on Nepali authorities to restrict the number of climbers permitted on Mount Everest. The recommendation addresses concerns about overcrowding on the mountain.
nbcnews.comRecord 274 Climbers Reach Everest Summit in One Day
A record 274 climbers reached the summit of Mount Everest from Nepal's south side on Wednesday. The previous single-day record of 223 ascents was set in May 2019. Favorable weather and a backlog from an earlier route closure contributed to the high numbers.
USA TodayRecord 274 Climbers Summit Mount Everest in One Day
A record 274 climbers reached the summit of Mount Everest on a single day this week. The surge followed a brief weather window after a delayed start to the season.
USA TodayEverest Record-Holder Urges Nepal to Limit Climber Permits
Kami Rita Sherpa, who reached the summit for a record 32nd time this week, called for authorities to restrict the number of climbers on the mountain. The request follows a record single-day total of 274 summits from the Nepal side.
nbcnews.com274 Climbers Reach Mount Everest Summit in One Day
Officials reported a record 274 climbers reached the summit of Mount Everest on a single day this week. The climbers used a window of clear weather on the southern route in Nepal.
Al JazeeraNepal Denies US Drone Test Permit at Mount Everest Base Camp
Nepal's Ministry of Home Affairs refused a drone flight permit to a US team testing the Alta X Gen 2 drone at Everest Base Camp on May 1. The team, led by President Donald Trump’s special envoy for South and Central Asia Sergio Gor, had planned to demonstrate the drone's ability…
New York PostAmerican Mountaineer Killed in Avalanche on Nepal’s Mount Makalu
The 53-year-old Oregon mother of three and co-founder of Dash Adventures was swept up in an avalanche at approximately 24,000 feet moments after reaching the summit of the world's fifth-tallest peak. She died in her partner Dave Ashley's arms while being treated by medics. Her bo…
asiaone.comAmerican Climber Shelley Johannesen Summits Makalu Before Dying in Avalanche
The 53-year-old co-founder of U.S.-based Dash Adventures reached the 27,838-foot summit before being killed at around 23,600 feet while descending. Officials announced her death Tuesday as fatalities mount in Nepal's spring climbing season, which has already claimed four other li…
The IndependentTurkish Airlines Plane Evacuated After Tyre Fire on Landing in Kathmandu
A Turkish Airlines Airbus A330 arriving from Istanbul caught fire in a tyre after landing at Nepal's Tribhuvan International Airport on May 11, 2026. All 277 passengers and 11 crew members were evacuated using emergency slides with no injuries reported. The incident forced the ai…
manilatimes.netNepal Issues Record 492 Permits for Mount Everest Spring Climbing Season
Nepal has issued a record 492 climbing permits for Mount Everest this spring, officials said. The permits represent increased revenue for the Nepalese economy from mountaineering fees and related tourism. The high number of climbers has also raised concerns about overcrowding on…
news.sky.comAedes Mosquitoes Found at Record 2438 Metres in Nepal
Researchers found Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus mosquitoes and larvae in Chandannath, one of the highest such locations recorded. The discovery follows dengue's spread to 76 of Nepal's 77 districts in 2025, with at least six deaths and around 9000 infections. Health authorit…
Abc NewsHundreds of Climbers Gather at Mount Everest Despite Ice Hazard and High Costs
Around 410 climbers and 410 Nepali guides are at base camp preparing to ascend Mount Everest this month. An unstable serac hanging over the Khumbu Icefall route delayed the opening of the trail until April 29. The Sagarmatha Pollution Control Committee warned that the serac has m…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewEarly Flood Warning System in Everest Region Reported in Disrepair
Nepalese officials stated that an early flood warning system for the Imja glacial lake may no longer function due to lack of maintenance. Local residents reported rusted siren towers and stolen batteries, with no inspections since 2016. The system was part of a $3.5 million proje…