- A record 274 climbers reached the Everest summit in a single day via Nepal’s south route — the highest single-day total on that side of the mountain.
- Veteran guides kept breaking records: Kami Rita Sherpa made his 32nd summit, Pasang Dawa hit 30, and Lakpa Sherpa reached the summit for the 11th time (a female record).
- The season started late because of a dangerous serac; China’s northern route is closed, yet roughly 494 climbers (and a similar number of Sherpa guides) are expected to attempt Everest this month.
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