Path cleared for Everest climbers after huge ice block
Experts warn there are still risks of further ice collapses, and there are fears climbers will again have to queue to reach the summit.
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"Still there are some risks, but icefall doctors have picked up the most convenient available route and identified the path forward."
— Ram Krishna Lamichhane , Executive
"Safety is our highest priority further rotations should proceed with extreme caution and at your own risk."
— Lakpa Sherpa , Athlete
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Experts warn there are still risks of further ice collapses, and there are fears climbers will again have to queue to reach the summit.
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