Overview
- Kami Rita Sherpa, who summited Sunday at 10:12 a.m. local time, logged his 32nd Everest ascent, the Department of Tourism said.
- Lhakpa Sherpa reached the top at 9:30 a.m. the same day for her 11th summit, extending the women’s record.
- Officials confirmed Kami Rita’s climb from their Everest Base Camp field office, noting he led a team for operator 14 Peaks Expedition.
- Nepal issued a record 492 Everest permits for the March–May season, which has stoked fresh worries about crowding during the short weather window.
- Authorities reported three Nepali climber deaths this month, as higher fees and a new ban on solo 8,000‑metre climbs reshape how expeditions are planned.