Everest record-holder Kami Rita Sherpa urges authorities to limit the number of climbers allowed on Mount Everest’s summit as crowds grow. Multiple outlets report that the veteran guide, who recently reached the peak for a record 32nd time, says the increasing number of people near the summit creates safety concerns and urges tighter controls.
The reports also note that this year’s climbing season has seen more ascents from the Nepalese side. Stuff.co.nz attributes part of the higher numbers to a route change, saying China has closed the Everest route from Tibet. This shift has concentrated demand on the Nepal side, contributing to congestion.
ABC News, PBS NewsHour, and The Independent describe Sherpa’s comments as a call for immediate action, directed at regulators managing summit logistics. Together, the coverage presents a consistent picture: Sherpa is raising alarms about crowding on the world’s highest mountain and is asking for measures that would reduce the number of summit climbers at any one time.
