Record Climbs and Remarkable Survivals: An Eventful End to Everest’s 2025 Spring Season
Kathmandu, Nepal — The 2025 spring climbing season on Mount Everest officially concluded on May 29, with an expression of gratitude from the Sagarmatha Pollution Control Committee, which oversees waste management efforts on the mountain. Videos posted on social media captured climbers navigating the challenging Khumbu Icefall, indicating the intense conditions faced this season. This year, strong jet stream winds swept through the Himalayas, complicating the ascent for many. Climbers and their guides encountered extreme …