A record-breaking 269 climbers and guides reached the summit of Mount Everest from the Nepal side in a single day, according to officials from Nepal’s tourism ministry. This achievement was reported by DPA and relayed by BTA.

Record-Breaking Climbers

The ascent to the summit took approximately 11 hours, and several expedition organizers capitalized on the favorable weather window. Coordinator of the field office in the Everest base camp, Himlal Gautam, from Nepal’s Ministry of Tourism, commented on the event. “Yesterday was a historical day,” said Gautam. “The congestion was normal considering the large number of climbers. At one point yesterday, the queue extended from the ‘Balcony’ (a strategic rock terrace and key resting point) to the summit.”

Economic Impact and Safety Concerns

The total number of successful Everest ascents during this year’s spring season has reached 600 after yesterday's record. Nepal issued 494 permits this spring — 389 for men and 105 for women from 55 countries, bringing more than 6.22 million euros to the country.

The start of the season was delayed due to a block of ice that blocked the Khumbu Glacier route and variable weather conditions. Despite these challenges, the record for the most summits in one season may also be broken this spring, according to Gautam.

Three climbers have lost their lives this year while climbing the mountain. One of them passed away in camp number 3. Expeditions are also organized for other peaks of the mountain, including Kangchenjunga. Nepal is home to 8 of the 14 peaks in the world that are above 8,000 meters.