British climber sets record with 20th Everest summit
Summary
British climber Kenton Cool has reached the summit of Mount Everest for the 20th time, setting a record for the most Everest climbs by a non-Nepali. Meanwhile, concerns about overcrowding and safety on Everest have grown after two Indian climbers died during their descent, bringing the season’s death toll to five.Key Facts
- Kenton Cool, aged 52, became the first non-Nepali to climb Everest 20 times.
- The summit of Mount Everest is 8,849 meters (29,032 feet) above sea level.
- Several Nepali climbers, including Kami Rita Sherpa, have climbed Everest more than 20 times; Kami Rita holds the record with 32 ascents.
- Over 270 climbers reached the summit in a single day recently, leading to overcrowding concerns.
- Two Indian climbers died after falling ill during their descent from Everest’s summit.
- The death toll for Everest in the current climbing season has reached five.
- Climbers queue on fixed ropes in low-oxygen, high-altitude zones due to heavy traffic.
- Calls have been made for the Nepalese government to regulate climbing permits to improve safety and limit overcrowding.
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