A record-breaking day on Everest, 274 climbers reached the summit in a single day
▸ Part of: Record 274 Climbers Summit Everest in One Day Amid Safety Concerns
A record-breaking 274 mountaineers successfully summited Mount Everest from the Nepal side on Wednesday, the highest number ever recorded in a single day from that side. The previous Nepal-side record was 223 in 2019. Expedition operators noted that no climbers attempted the summit from the Tibet side this year due to China not issuing permits. While the record is celebrated, concerns about dangerous queues in the "death zone" due to crowding and inexperienced climbers persist, despite Nepal's implementation of stricter regulations and higher fees.
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