Everest spring climbing season sets new record with 1,008 successful summits

Nepal says the 2026 season saw the highest number of successful ascents, climbing permits and royalty collections in the mountain’s history.

A record 1,008 climbers successfully summited Mount Everest during the 2026 spring climbing season, according to Nepal’s Department of Tourism. Officials said the figure is the highest ever recorded on the world’s tallest mountain since expeditions began.