Nepal: Mount Everest ice block obstructs large group of spring climbers
24 Apr 2026, 09:07 GMT
Topic: News
Source URL: https://www.dw.com/en/nepal-mount-everest-ice-block-obstructs-large-group-of-spring-climbers/a-76920047?maca=en-rss-en-top-1022-rdf
A chunk of ice suspended above the Khumbu Icefall near Base Camp on Mount Everest means it's not safe either for climbers or the specialist "icefall doctors" who typically clear away smaller obstructions.