Record 274 climbers summit Everest from Nepalese side in single day
Summary
A record 274 climbers reached the top of Mount Everest from the Nepal side in one day during the 2024 spring climbing season. The season started late due to risks from falling ice, and most climbers used Sherpa guides and oxygen tanks.Key Facts
- 274 climbers reached Everest's summit from Nepal on a single day, the highest number so far there.
- The climbing season began late because a large ice cliff threatened the usual route.
- Almost all climbers were helped by Sherpa guides and used bottled oxygen; one Ecuadorian climber climbed alone without oxygen.
- Everest can be climbed from Nepal (south side) or China’s Tibet (north side), but the Chinese route is closed this year.
- Veteran guide Kami Rita Sherpa reached the summit for the 32nd time, setting a new record.
- There are 494 climbing permits issued this year by Nepal, costing $15,000 each.
- Concerns exist about crowding on the mountain creating dangerous delays in the "death zone," where oxygen is very low.
- Final summit numbers will be confirmed after climbers provide proof of their ascent to Nepal’s tourism department.
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