Death toll reaches 5 on Everest, Makalu massif
Summary
The death toll in Nepal's spring climbing season has reached five, including three on Everest and two on the Makalu massif, amid a record number of climbers pursuing summit bids.
Key Points
- Five climbers have died during Nepal's spring climbing season on Everest and Makalu peaks.
- Phura Gyaljen Sherpa died after falling into a crevasse near Camp III on Everest.
- American climber Shelley Johannesen died in an avalanche descending from Makalu summit.
- Czech climber David Roubinek died from high altitude pulmonary edema on Makalu II.
- Everest spring climbing permits reached a record 492 this year, surpassing 2023 totals.
