By Alan Arnette5 min read

Everest 2025: Final Summits?

We may have seen the final summits on both sides of Everest for this Spring season. Also, one of the speed runners gave it one last try to set a record. And Kami Rita extends his record to 31 summits of Everest, leading 59 climbers to the summit.

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First, it’s time to leave Mount Everest, as Meteorologist Chris Tomer with Tomer Weather Solutions informs me, “a disturbance in the Bay of Bengal will have an impact from May 30 to May 31, with 1-2 feet of snow accumulation across the Everest region.” The Icefall will officially close on May 29th, when the Icefall Doctors will officially close when they remove all ropes and ladders between Base Camp and Camp 1.

Estimates vary, but over 600 people have summited this season, with around 300 members supported by over 320 Sherpas or support climbers. This results in a client-to-support ratio of 1:06, much lower than in previous years. Also, the five deaths on Everest are historically low, but still a devastating loss to families. We will need to wait a few months for the Himalayan Database to publish official figures.

Kami Rita, 55, led a team of four clients with six Sherpas, plus a massive group from the Indian Army, comprising 22 clients and 27 Sherpas, to the summit of Everest, extending his Everest summit record to 31, after high winds had stopped their first attempt this season. They were all with Seven Summits Treks, 26 clients with 33 Sherpas, out of 103 clients this year; they closed out the season.

Pioneer Adventure noted that Vishwanath Karthikey Padakanti became the youngest Indian to summit Everest, supported by three Sherpas: Pastemba Sherpa, Phursange Sherpa, and  Tenzing Sherpa. Anja Blacha became the youngest German woman to summit Everest alone and without Os. 

Tyler Andrews attempted his third speed climb on Tuesday night, May 27th. He experienced a gear failure on the first attempt, and high winds halted the second. He did not use supplemental oxygen. Tyler stopped out of exhaustion, according to his long-time friend and support climber, Chris Fisher. Asian Trekking supported his climb with Sherpas positioned at various camps throughout the route.

Tyler Andrews 2025 speed climb
Tyler Andrews 2025 speed climb

On the Tibetan side, Adrian Ballinger’s Alpenglow team summited:

We summited on a day that barely felt real—no wind, clear skies, perfect conditions. That kind of summit window is basically unheard of. @adrianballinger reached the top for the 10th time, and our Rapid Ascent strategy + patience paid off big. We waited, we moved fast when it mattered, and now the whole team is safe back at Advanced Base Camp—tired, proud, and grateful.

Jason Weiss summited from the Tibet side around 5:00 AM on Tuesday, May 27. Tshering Gyalzen Sherpa, Kami Rita Sherpa, and Ngawang Rapke Sherpa summited with him.

One team I missed that summited on Everest’s Tibetan side on May 24th was Kobler & Partner, with a guide, three clients, and four Sherpas.

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Death Total–Ten across the Himalayas

1, 2. April 8–Annapurna: Rinje Sherpa and Ngima Tashi Sherpa, avalanche on Annapurna while working for Seven Summits Treks.

3. April 26–Ama Dablam: Austrian Martin Hornegger, 64, died descending Ama Dablam after summit.

4. May 12–Kanchenjunga: French climber Margareta Morin, 63, died ascending Kanchenjunga, climbing with Peak 15 Adventure.

5. May 5–Makalu: American Alexander (Alex) Pancoe, 39, died at Camp 2, climbing with Madison Mountaineering.

Everest–Five Deaths

1 April 2–Nepali Lanima Sherpa, 55, reportedly died due to high altitude sickness at EBC with an unidentified expedition operator.

2. Early May, Ngima Dorji Sherpa died at EBC from reportedly a brain hemorrhage. He worked for Seven Summits Treks.

3 May 4–Pen Chhiri Sherpa reportedly had a heart attack at Camp I while working for TAG Nepal.

4. May 15–Filipino Philipp II Santiago, 45, reportedly died of unknown causes at C4 on his Everest ascent with Snowy Horizon.

5. May 16, 2025,  West Bengal, Indian, Subrata Ghosh, 45, died near the Hillary Step after summiting with Snowy Horizon.

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6 thoughts on “Everest 2025: Final Summits?”

  1. Thank you for another insightful and well-documented update on Everest 2025. Your coverage offers rare clarity and depth that’s hard to find elsewhere—especially when it comes to tracking summit activity and understanding the bigger picture behind each season. Your consistent effort helps both enthusiasts and climbers stay informed and grounded.

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  3. I just finished reading The Next Everest by Jim Davidson.  He is a talented writer, and sounds like a good friend.Sincerely,Sparky AllenAll gave some.  Some gave all.  One had bone spurs.

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