{"id":49310,"date":"2026-05-05T12:02:45","date_gmt":"2026-05-05T18:02:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.alanarnette.com\/blog\/?p=49310"},"modified":"2026-05-05T12:02:45","modified_gmt":"2026-05-05T18:02:45","slug":"everest-2026-two-injured-in-icefall-serac-still-there","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.alanarnette.com\/blog\/2026\/05\/05\/everest-2026-two-injured-in-icefall-serac-still-there\/","title":{"rendered":"Everest 2026: Two Injured in Icefall, Serac Still There"},"content":{"rendered":"
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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\u2013particularly good for the no O’s climbers.<\/p>\n

Icefall Injuries<\/h2>\n

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<\/a> reported, \u201cIt was a minor avalanche caused by a small ice block breaking off a few meters below the ladder section, just before reaching Camp I,\u201d said Nivesh Karki, executive director of Pioneer Adventure.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Makalu Death<\/h2>\n

Czech climber, David Roubinek, died from HAPE, high-altitude pulmonary edema, while descending from Camp III on Makalu II. According to a report in the Himalayan Times<\/a>, the Roubinek was part of a seven-member team climbing in alpine style without guide support, locally managed by I AM Treks and Expedition.<\/p>\n

No O’s Woes?<\/h2>\n

I’m hearing from several of the no-supplemental-oxygen climbers that they’re concerned about the delays and their ability to be fully acclimatized before their summit push. Traditionally, they will tag or even sleep at the South Col before making their push. However, it’s unclear how high any of them have reached as of this post date.<\/p>\n

Climb On!
\nAlan
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Previous Everest 2026 Season Coverage Posts<\/h2>\n