BBC News – World ·world ·2 hours ago

Climbers clear path to Everest summit past giant chunk of ice

Nepali climbers cleared a route past a massive ice chunk blocking Mount Everest on Wednesday, allowing hundreds of stranded mountaineers to resume their summit attempts. Nearly 500 foreign climbers and approximately 1,000 total mountaineers are expected on the peak within two weeks. Experts warn of dangerous traffic jams and safety risks during this record-permit season, with three deaths already reported.

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