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Record 270+ Climbers Summit Everest; Russian Expedition Achieves 13th Ascent

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Over 270 climbers reached the summit of Mt. Everest on Wednesday, marking one of the largest single-day ascents in Nepali mountaineering history, facilitated by favorable weather. Concurrently, a Russian expedition led by Alexander Abramov successfully summited, with Abramov achieving his 13th ascent of the mountain.

  • The spring climbing season has seen over 1,000 people, including support guides, attempt the summit, with more than 500 climbers receiving permits.
  • Favorable weather conditions have allowed for consistent climbs since the rope-fixing team completed the route to the peak on May 12.
  • The Russian expedition was organized by the “7 Summits Club” and received congratulations from the Russian Embassy in Kathmandu.
  • The Annapurna Marathon's sixth edition is scheduled for June 3, commemorating the 76th anniversary of Annapurna I's first ascent.
  • Annapurna I was the first 8,000-meter peak climbed, with Maurice Herzog reaching the summit on June 3, 1950.

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