2 climbers die on Everest as record-holder warns of overcrowding
Summary
Two Indian climbers died on Mount Everest during a record-breaking climbing season marked by overcrowding concerns. Nepal saw over 275 climbers reach the summit this year, with experts calling for stricter limits on who can climb to ensure safety.Key Facts
- Two Indian climbers, Sandeep Are and Arun Kumar Tiwari, died while descending Everest after reaching the summit in late May 2026.
- At least five climbers died this Everest season, including two Indians, three Nepalis, and two others on nearby Mount Makalu.
- Nepal recorded a preliminary total of 275 climbers reaching Everest's summit this season from the south side.
- The northern route from Tibet is closed this year by Chinese authorities.
- Nepal has tightened climbing controls and increased fees amid safety concerns over overcrowding.
- Experienced Sherpa climber Kami Rita Sherpa, who has climbed Everest 32 times, warned about the dangers of allowing too many climbers.
- British guide Kenton Cool reached the summit for the 20th time, the most for a non-Nepali.
- About 600 people have summited Everest since the start of the spring climbing season in April 2026.
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