Everest 2026: Two Injured in Icefall, Serac Still There

A small avalanche off Everest’s West Shoulder fell onto the Khumbu Icefall, injuring two. It’s a gift that there weren’t more. The ropes reached Camp 3 today, keeping them on schedule to reach Everest’s summit around May 14, and also Lhotse’s summit. Multiple teams are now at Camp 2 for acclimatization, and Camp 3 has been established–particularly good for the no O’s climbers.

Icefall Injuries

It’s unclear whether the serac release was “the serac” in question, which delayed the Icefall Doctors’ fix of the route for two weeks, but reports differ, saying it’s still there. The Everest Chronicle reported, “It was a minor avalanche caused by a small ice block breaking off a few meters below the ladder section, just before reaching Camp I,” said Nivesh Karki, executive director of Pioneer Adventure.

Around 5:45 am, Tuesday morning, May 5, 2026, Indian climber Nimish Kumar Singh, 40, and Pemba Tenduk Sherpa, 44, were injured when ice fell onto the Khumbu Icefall. Both climbers were evacuated to Kathmandu by helicopter with minor injuries.