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Everest's busiest season ever: a record 1,008 summits in spring 2026

Nepal's Department of Tourism has confirmed the most successful Everest season on record — including 274 summits in a single day.

By Laxman Rawal · Jun 14, 2026

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The spring 2026 climbing season has gone down as the busiest in Everest's history. Nepal's Department of Tourism confirmed a record 1,008 successful summits from the Nepali side, comfortably beating the previous high of around 900. The standout day was 20…

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What this means for trekkers

You do not need to climb Everest to feel its pull — and the same season that crowns the summit fills the trail to Everest Base Camp . Record interest means the classic spring and autumn windows book out early, so if 2027 is on your list, reserve your dates…

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