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Record 274 climbers summit Everest from Nepalese side in single day

The Guardian World Thursday 21 May 2026, 11:06 UTC By Peter Beaumont 1 min read
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A record 274 climbers successfully summited Mount Everest from the Nepalese side in a single day. This achievement followed a delayed start to the spring climbing season, which was postponed due to concerns over ice fall on the standard tourist route. Climbers took advantage of clear weather conditions on Wednesday to reach the summit.

Climbers take advantage of clear weather after threat of ice fall on normal route delayed start of spring season

A record 274 climbers have reached the summit of Mount Everest from the Nepalese side in a single day after a spring season that started late because of the threat of ice fall on the normal tourist route.

The climbers took advantage of the clear weather on Wednesday, said Rishi Ram Bhandari, of the Expedition Operators Association Nepal.

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