Climbers clear path to Everest summit past giant chunk of ice
Summary
A team of Nepali climbers has cleared a blocked path to the summit of Mount Everest caused by a large chunk of ice. This year, a record number of climbers have permits to climb Everest, raising concerns about overcrowding and safety on the mountain.Key Facts
- A big piece of ice, called a serac, blocked the main climbing route on Mount Everest this season.
- Nepali climbers fixed ropes and ladders to open a path past the ice on Wednesday.
- Nearly 500 foreign climbers have been given permits to climb Everest this year, with about 1,000 people expected on the mountain including guides.
- Climbers usually use four camps above Base Camp to get used to the altitude but had fewer chances this year due to the blockage.
- The northern route from Tibet is closed to foreign climbers, causing more people to use the southern route from Nepal.
- Authorities and expedition operators are coordinating to space out climbers and avoid dangerous crowding.
- About 2,000 people are currently at Everest Base Camp, including climbers heading for other nearby peaks.
- Three climbers have died on Everest in the past two weeks, including a notable climber from Nepal's Dalit community.
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