Record Number of Climbers Reach Everest Summit in Single Day Amid Safety Concerns
A record 274 climbers reached the summit of Mount Everest from the Nepalese side in a single day, marking the highest number of ascents in one day from this route. The climbers took advantage of clear weather conditions, despite the season starting late due to the threat of ice fall on the normal tourist route. The ascent was largely facilitated by Sherpa guides, with most climbers using supplementary oxygen. The Ecuadorian climber Marcelo Segovia was notable for summiting independently and without oxygen. The large number of climbers has raised concerns about potential safety risks, such as jams in the 'death zone' where oxygen levels are critically low. This year, Nepal issued 494 permits for Everest climbs, each costing $15,000. 
