A record 274 climbers reached the summit of Mount Everest from the mountain’s southern route in Nepal on Wednesday, according to Nepalese expedition officials cited by CNN.
The report said the figure surpassed the previous single-day south-side record of 223 climbers set in 2019. Officials credited favorable weather conditions and a backlog of mountaineers waiting to ascend after earlier route disruptions delayed the climbing season.
A record 274 climbers scaled the Nepal side of Mount Everest in a single day, officials said. They took advantage of clear weather. https://t.co/sAsO2ITqYL
— CBS News (@CBSNews) May 21, 2026
According to Rishi Bhandari of Nepal’s Expedition Operators Association, strong winds expected later this week encouraged climbers to move quickly during the limited weather window.
The climbing season faced delays earlier this month after a massive block of glacial ice obstructed the route near Everest Base Camp. Specialized workers known as “icefall doctors” spent weeks clearing the dangerous section before the path reopened on May 13.
The delay heightened concerns about overcrowding on the world’s tallest mountain. Nepal has reportedly issued nearly 500 permits for Everest climbs this year.
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