A new record was set on Mount Everest on May 14, 2026, as 274 climbers successfully conquered the world's highest peak within 24 hours, according to Nepalese officials.
This figure surpasses the previous record of 250 climbers reaching the summit in a single day, recorded in May 2023. Mount Everest, standing at 8,848 meters above sea level, typically sees large numbers of climbers during the spring season when weather conditions are favorable.
Nepalese authorities have intensified safety measures and managed the flow of climbers amid the record numbers. Climbing Everest requires meticulous preparation and excellent physical fitness, with numerous risks including oxygen deprivation, extreme weather, and congestion on narrow sections of the route.
This achievement once again affirms Everest's allure for the global climbing community, while also posing challenges in terms of safety management and environmental protection in the region.
