A record 274 climbers scale Mount Everest in a single day
A record 274 climbers successfully reached the summit of Mount Everest in a single day, according to officials. This achievement was made possible due to favorable weather conditions. The climbing season is expected to see around 494 climbers and their Sherpa guides attempting the ascent by the end of the month.
- ▪274 climbers reached the summit of Mount Everest in a single day, setting a new record.
- ▪The successful ascents occurred on a day with clear weather, as reported by officials.
- ▪This year’s climbing season began late due to risks from a large serac over the key route.
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- ▪ Record 274 climbers scale Mount Everest in a single day as overcrowding fears mount — New York Post
- ▪ Record number of climbers summit Mount Everest from Nepali side despite overcrowding concerns — Fox News
- ▪ Record 274 climbers scale Nepal's side of Mount Everest in single day — CBS News — Top
- ▪ Record 274 climbers summit Everest from Nepalese side in single day — World news | The Guardian
- ▪ Record 274 climbers scale Mount Everest in a single day from Nepali side - Reuters — Google News
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ABC NewsLiveVideoShowsGood Morning AmericaShopGMAInterest Successfully AddedWe'll notify you here with news aboutTurn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? OffOnStream onA record 274 climbers scale Mount Everest in a single dayOfficials say hundreds of climbers scaled Mount Everest in a single day, setting a new record with 274 successful ascentsByBINAJ GURUBACHARYA Associated PressMay 21, 2026, 4:38 AM1:43Mountaineers participate in a training session at the Khumbu Icefall as they prepare for their ascent to the summit of Mount Everest, Nepal, Saturday, May 2, 2026.
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