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A new record on Everest, in pictures from base camp
The role of Nepali guides is again at the centre of this climbing season.
Solukhumbu1 min read
A new record was set during this year’s climbing season. Climbers described the role of Nepali guides on the route from base camp to the summit as decisive.
A short weather window saw a large number of summit attempts within a few days.
Safety and management
Crowd control and waste management have been the season’s recurring concerns.
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