Dozens of climbers Wednesday ascended Mt Everest, a day after a Nepali high altitude worker made the first summit of the world's tallest peak in this year's climbing season.
Namgyal Sherpa climbed the 8,848 meter peak at 3:27 pm Tuesday through Friendship Mt Everest Expedition, becoming the first one to summit this spring season, said Ramesh KC, an official at the Ministry of Tourism.
He said 26 additional mountaineers climbed Mt Everest today, including 13 high altitude Nepali workers and 13 foreigners. He said several more were expected to reach the top today, but this could not be confirmed.
Dibash KC, general secretary of Nepal Mountaineering Association said several dozens of mountaineers scaled the earth's highest point Wednesday, but it was not verified due to adverse weather. "Dozens of other climbers who are preparing the summit ascent are expected to make it to the top Thursday morning," he said.
This year, the climbing has been delayed due to a ban imposed by the Nepali government.
Nepal had prohibited mountaineers climbing above base camp-II until May 10 to facilitate putting the Olympic flame atop Mt Everest. Last month, the government sent back an American national, William Brant, from Base camp for carrying a Free Tibet Banner.
A total of 32 expeditions were granted permission to take on the world's highest peak this spring season.
The spring season is considered best time for climbing before monsoon sets in the second week of June, making the route to Mt Everest almost impassable. Last year, 557 climbers, which include 254 from Nepal's side and 303 via Tibet reached the highest point on earth.
This year, the number will be lower as the Chinese government has banned expedition from the northern side to clear the way for the Olympic Torch.
Namgyal Sherpa climbed the 8,848 meter peak at 3:27 pm Tuesday through Friendship Mt Everest Expedition, becoming the first one to summit this spring season, said Ramesh KC, an official at the Ministry of Tourism.
He said 26 additional mountaineers climbed Mt Everest today, including 13 high altitude Nepali workers and 13 foreigners. He said several more were expected to reach the top today, but this could not be confirmed.
Dibash KC, general secretary of Nepal Mountaineering Association said several dozens of mountaineers scaled the earth's highest point Wednesday, but it was not verified due to adverse weather. "Dozens of other climbers who are preparing the summit ascent are expected to make it to the top Thursday morning," he said.
This year, the climbing has been delayed due to a ban imposed by the Nepali government.
Nepal had prohibited mountaineers climbing above base camp-II until May 10 to facilitate putting the Olympic flame atop Mt Everest. Last month, the government sent back an American national, William Brant, from Base camp for carrying a Free Tibet Banner.
A total of 32 expeditions were granted permission to take on the world's highest peak this spring season.
The spring season is considered best time for climbing before monsoon sets in the second week of June, making the route to Mt Everest almost impassable. Last year, 557 climbers, which include 254 from Nepal's side and 303 via Tibet reached the highest point on earth.
This year, the number will be lower as the Chinese government has banned expedition from the northern side to clear the way for the Olympic Torch.
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