Everest record-holder Kami Rita Sherpa urges limit on climbers as crowds swell
Kami Rita Sherpa, a record-holder for climbing Mount Everest, has called for a limit on the number of climbers attempting to reach the summit. This season has seen a surge in climbers due to the closure of the Tibetan route, leading to overcrowding on the mountain. Sherpa emphasized the need for authorities to manage the number of permits issued to ensure safety during climbs.
- ▪Kami Rita Sherpa scaled Mount Everest for the 32nd time this week.
- ▪A record 274 climbers reached the summit in a single day from the Nepal side.
- ▪The number of climbers is higher this season because the route from Tibet is closed.
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ABC NewsLiveVideoShowsGood Morning AmericaShopGMAInterest Successfully AddedWe'll notify you here with news aboutTurn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? OffOnStream onEverest record-holder Kami Rita Sherpa urges limit on climbers as crowds swellA renowned Mount Everest guide who scaled the peak a record 32nd time this week says there's an urgent need to limit climbers on the summitByBINAJ GURUBACHARYA Associated PressMay 22, 2026, 4:58 AM0:56Renowned Sherpa mountain guide Kami Rita, center right, returning from Mount Everest after his record 32nd successful ascent is presented with shawls and flowers as he arrives at an airport in Kathmandu, Nepal, Friday, May 22, 2026.
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