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Mt Everest receives a record number of climbers this spring, the highest in history
8 May 2026Mount Everest has received permits for 492 climbers this spring, the highest number ever recorded for the world's tallest peak, according to data released by the Department of Tourism on May 8.
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ClimbingFrench climber summits Ama Dablam with 8K Expeditions guide marking third peak of season
8 May 2026French mountaineer Claude Jacques Boucher successfully summited Ama Dablam (6,812m) early Thursday morning, guided by 8K Expeditions in what the operator described as a milestone achievement for its Spring 2026 season.
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ClimbingKAF team receives hero's welcome for making first ascent of Sat Peak
7 May 2026The Korean Alpine Federation team received a warm welcome in Kathmandu upon their arrival from the Kanchenjunga region after making a historic first ascent of Sat Peak this evening.
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Everest rope-fixing team pushes 350 metres above Camp III, South Col expected by May 7-8
6 May 2026The joint rope-fixing team on Mt Everest made further progress on Tuesday, laying fixed ropes approximately 350 metres above Camp III, with the South Col now expected to be reached by May 7 or 8.
