Record 274 climbers summit Everest from Nepalese side in single day
A record 274 climbers successfully reached the summit of Mount Everest from the Nepalese side in a single day, taking advantage of clear weather conditions. The climbing season had started late due to concerns over ice falls on the normal route. This year's climbing season is expected to see a total of 494 climbers attempting to scale the mountain by the end of May.
- ▪274 climbers summited Everest in a single day, setting a new record for the Nepalese side.
- ▪Most climbers were assisted by Sherpa guides and used supplementary oxygen, except for one independent climber.
- ▪The climbing season began late this year due to risks from a large serac threatening the 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
- ▪ A record 274 climbers scale Mount Everest in a single day — ABC News — International
- ▪ Record 274 climbers scale Mount Everest in a single day from Nepali side - Reuters — Google News
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Climbers walking in a long queue towards the summit of Mount Everest on Monday. Photograph: Purnima Shrestha/ReutersView image in fullscreenClimbers walking in a long queue towards the summit of Mount Everest on Monday. Photograph: Purnima Shrestha/ReutersMount EverestRecord 274 climbers summit Everest from Nepalese side in single dayClimbers take advantage of clear weather after threat of ice fall on normal route delayed start of spring season Peter BeaumontThu 21 May 2026 07.06 EDTLast modified on Thu 21 May 2026 07.11 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleA 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…
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