Over 270 climbers summit Mt. Everest in a single day
▸ Part of: Record 270+ Climbers Summit Everest; Russian Expedition Achieves 13th Ascent
Over 270 climbers successfully reached the summit of Mt. Everest on Wednesday, marking one of the largest single-day ascents in the history of Nepali mountaineering. This record ascent is part of the ongoing spring climbing season, for which over 500 permits have been issued. Favorable weather conditions have facilitated consistent climbs since the rope-fixing team completed the route to the peak on May 12.
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