Everest 2026: May 24 Weekend Update Nearing the End

About this episode

Alan Arnette provides an update on the Everest climbing season, highlighting recent summits and conditions.

What a week on Everest and Lhotse. The first Everest summits were on May 13 by the rope team, plus a few fast followers. Then the jet came in and stopped everyone, and when it left, well, hundreds summited, including a record 274 on May 20. I'm estimating there have been over 850 summit in total by members, guides and Sherpas. With only a few teams left, we are seeing the end of the season coming into view in breezy conditions.Climb On!AlanMemories are Everything https://www.alanarnette.com/blog/2026/05/24/everest-2026-may-24-weekend-update-nearing-the-end/

People in this episode

Host: Alan Arnette

Topics covered

• Everest
• Lhotse
• mountaineering
• summit updates
• climbing season
• outdoor sports

Keywords

• Everest
• Lhotse
• summit
• climbing
• mountaineering
• outdoor sports
• 2026

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Places: Everest, Lhotse

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