Two Indian climbers have died on Mount Everest, bringing this season's death toll to at least five. Record-holding mountaineer Kami Rita Sherpa warns of overcrowding and urges Nepal to tighten regulations. A record number of climbers reached the summit Thursday, with photos showing long lines in the high-altitude zone.

May 22, 2026

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British climber sets record with 20th Everest summit

British climber Kenton Cool, 52, has set a record by summiting Everest for the 20th time, becoming the first non-Nepali to do so. The milestone comes amid heightened concern over overcrowding and safety, as two Indian climbers died on the mountain this week. Cool's achievement follows a single-day record of more than 270 ascents on the Nepali side.

May 22, 2026

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