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Photos show climbers attempting to scale Mount Everest despite increasing challenges

Hundreds of climbers are attempting to scale Mount Everest despite an unstable ice block dangerously hanging over the key trail, high travel costs and increased permit fees. Around 492 climbers and a

apnews.com•May 13, 2026