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Mount Everest Set for Record Number of Summits as Nepal Grants Unprecedented Permits

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Peak Demand: Nepal Issues Record Everest Permits as 1996 Tragedy Anniversary Looms The date May 10 carries a heavy weight in the annals of mountaineering. Three decades ago, a ferocious storm on Mount Everest claimed eight lives, leaving a scar on the sport that remains visible in every documentary and memoir written about the “Death … Read more

Mount Everest: Higher Fees & New Rules for Spring Climbing Season 2024

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Kathmandu, Nepal – Preparations are underway for the spring climbing season on Mount Everest, with Nepalese authorities increasing fees and implementing new regulations for those seeking to summit the world’s highest peak. The changes come as the region braces for another busy season, with teams of “Icefall Doctors” already working to secure the route through … Read more