Everest route open for Spring 2026 season after fixing team summits
Summary
The Mount Everest climbing route is officially opened for the Spring 2026 season after an 11-member Sherpa team fixed ropes up to the summit, enabling climbers to begin their ascent.
Key Points
- An 11-member rope-fixing team led by Mingma Dorchi Sherpa successfully completed fixing the Everest climbing route for the Spring 2026 season.
- The team reached the summit at 8,848.86 meters and hoisted flags of Nepal's Government, Department of Tourism, and EOAN.
- Despite challenging weather and high-altitude risks, the Sherpa team demonstrated professionalism and dedication.
- With the route open, around 490 climbers acclimatised in the Khumbu region are now starting their summit bids.
