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Purnima Shrestha
Athlete
Purnima Shrestha is a prominent climber and photographer from Nepal.
Notable Quotes
"Delays in the opening of the route have added concerns of possible 'traffic jams' to the peak this year."View Story →
"Lots of climbers [are] having to make their attempts in a short period of time."View Story →
Related Stories
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May 13, 2026Huge chunk of glacier blocks Everest route in peak climbing season
Sherpas cannot prepare the route to the world's highest peak because a huge block of ice is in the way.
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