Ice block stalls hundreds of Everest climbers
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The flood warning system at Imja glacial lake has not been maintained since 2016, fearful locals tell BBC.
Sherpas responsible for fixing ropes and ladders on the lower section of the route spent days searching for a way around the block and found none
Officials hope that helicopters, additional manpower, and coordination between outfitters and the Icefall Doctors can allow climbers to get on the mountain
A new study analyzing Mount Everest expeditions spanning more than a century has found that death rates among climbers have declined significantly in recent decades—despite a dramatic increase in the number of people attempting the world's highest.
An unstable 30-meter serac is blocking the route from Everest Base Camp to Camp 1, stopping rope-fixing work as peak climbing season preparations continue. Sherpa teams say bypassing or scaling it is too dangerous, and melting naturally is the only option.
Deadly hazards in the Khumbu Icefall have prevented officials from completing the climbing route. Now, guides and outfitters worry that the setback could result in conga lines later in the season.
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