Guide Kenton Cool scales Everest for the 20th time and says not ready to quit yet
Kenton Cool has successfully scaled Mount Everest for the 20th time, setting a new record for non-Sherpa guides. Despite previously suggesting he might retire from Everest climbs, he expressed interest in attempting the summit a few more times. The recent climbing season saw a record number of climbers reaching the peak, although concerns about crowding have been raised.
- ▪Kenton Cool broke his own record for the most ascents of Mount Everest by a non-Sherpa guide.
- ▪He reached the summit during a short window of good weather, along with 274 other climbers on a single day.
- ▪Nepalese authorities are considering new regulations to ensure climbers have adequate experience before receiving permits.
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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 onGuide Kenton Cool scales Everest for the 20th time and says not ready to quit yetBritish mountain guide Kenton Cool has scaled Mount Everest for the 20th time, breaking his own record for the most ascents by a non-Sherpa guideByBINAJ GURUBACHARYA Associated PressMay 24, 2026, 8:21 AM1:12British mountain guide Kenton Cool, who scaled Mount Everest Sunday for the 20th time breaking his own record for the most ascents of the world's highest mountain by a non-Sherpa guide, arrives at the airport in Kathmandu, Nepal, Sunday, May 24, 2026.
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