Mount Everest climbing season officially begins
Summary
The 2026 spring climbing season on Mount Everest began as a 14-member rope-fixing team successfully opened the summit route. A record 492 climbers from 55 countries have received climbing permits this year.
Key Points
- The 2026 Mount Everest spring climbing season officially began with a rope-fixing team reaching the summit.
- 492 climbers from 55 countries, including 105 women, have received permits to climb Mount Everest this year, the highest number ever.
- The government earned Rs 1.08 billion in royalties from climbing permits in 2026.
- Five people, including three guides and two climbers, have died during this season's mountaineering activities.
