OutsideMay 22, 2026Two Climbers Died While Descending from the Summit of Mount EverestTwo climbers of Indian origin died on Mount Everest on May 22. Both had reached the top and perished while descending.10 things in this storyPioneer AdventuresPlaceNepali guiding companyCamp IISightCamp location at 21,000 feetAconcaguaSightMountain in ArgentinaLobuche PeakSightPeak in NepalLhotse FaceSightFace of a mountainKhumbu IcefallSightIcefall on the route to EverestMount Everest Base CampSightBase camp for climbing Mount EverestBoulder Mountain GuidingPlaceCompany operated by Jesse RamosPangbocheNeighborhoodVillage south of Everest Base CampHilary StepSightRead the full piece at Outside →
OutsideMay 21There Were Record Crowds on Mount Everest’s Summit This Week but No DeathsThere was a historically huge push to the top of Everest this week, but no reported deaths amid the summit bonanza.12 things in this storyLhotse FaceSightPhura Gyaljen Sherpa died May 11Khumbu IcefallSightRoute builders encountered massive towers of iceSeven Summits TreksPlaceGuiding companyKami Rita SherpaSightReached top for 32nd time May 17Lakpa SherpaPlaceCompleted 11th ascent of EverestBartez ZiemskiPlaceSkied down Everest without supplemental oxygenMount LhotseSightAscended and skied nearby without supplemental oxygenRiver AhmadPlaceFirst woman from Afghanistan to climb EverestRustam NabievPlaceFirst double-amputee to climb Everest without prosthetics8K ExpeditionsPlaceNepali guiding companyMadison MountaineeringPlaceOutfitter run by Garrett MadisonFurtenbach AdventuresPlaceGuiding company from AustriaRead the full piece at Outside →
