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Around 500 mountaineers may try to scale Everest this season
Updated : 3 years, 1 month ago IST
Nepal's expedition organisers say that the number of Everest permits issued for the spring climbing season may exceed expectations, but a re-emergence of coronavirus infections, erratic weather and overcrowding caused by new climbers may ruin the season. Booking trends and inquiries show tha
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China cancels spring Everest climbing season amid COVID surge in Nepal
Updated : 5 years ago IST
Beijing [China], May 16 (ANI): China has cancelled its spring climbing season on the Tibetan side of Mount Everest, citing concerns over a surge of COVID-19 infections in its neighbouring country Nepal.
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77 Indian hikers on their way to Everest peak
Updated : 7 years ago IST
Kathmandu [Nepal], May 14 (ANI): As spring's climbing season kicks in, 41 teams of Nepali and foreign climbers, including 77 Indian hikers, have embarked on a three-month expedition on Tuesday to reach the worlds' highest peak - Mount Everest.
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Four climbers found dead on Mt Everest, season death toll reaches 9
Updated : 8 years, 9 months ago IST
Kathmandu [Nepal], May 24 (ANI): At least four climbers including a woman mountaineer were found dead inside their tent at a high altitude camp on Mt Everest, taking this year's death toll of the spring climbing season to at least nine.
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