Climbers descend from the summit of Everest down the Hillary Step. At least 11 climbers have died so far this season. Reuters
Nepal issued a record 381 Everest permits this season and a short weather window resulted in some teams waiting several hours in the dangerous "dead zone", running out of oxygen supplies and risking exhaustion. AP Photo
As well as the Everest deaths, nine climbers have died on other 8,000-metre Himalayan peaks, while one person is missing. AFP
A long queue of mountain climbers line a path on Mount Everest. AP Photo
Although final numbers are yet to be released - together with the accompanying sherpa guides - 2019 could take the total past last year's record of 807 people reaching the summit. AFP
In addition to the Nepal permits that cost $11,000 each, at least 140 others were granted permission to climb from the northern flank of Everest in Tibet. AFP
A total 10,000 Kilograms of trash and four bodies found on Everest during a massive cleaning campaign. EPA
Climbers make their way to the summit of Everest. Reuters
Climbers make their way to the summit of Everest. 11 people have died this season Reuters
Shadow of Everest is cast on the mountains during sunrise. AFP
A Nepalese sherpa at one of the camps. AFP
Climbers descend from the summit of Everest down the Hillary Step. At least 11 climbers have died so far this season. Reuters
Nepal issued a record 381 Everest permits this season and a short weather window resulted in some teams waiting several hours in the dangerous "dead zone", running out of oxygen supplies and risking exhaustion. AP Photo
As well as the Everest deaths, nine climbers have died on other 8,000-metre Himalayan peaks, while one person is missing. AFP
A long queue of mountain climbers line a path on Mount Everest. AP Photo
Although final numbers are yet to be released - together with the accompanying sherpa guides - 2019 could take the total past last year's record of 807 people reaching the summit. AFP
In addition to the Nepal permits that cost $11,000 each, at least 140 others were granted permission to climb from the northern flank of Everest in Tibet. AFP
A total 10,000 Kilograms of trash and four bodies found on Everest during a massive cleaning campaign. EPA
Climbers make their way to the summit of Everest. Reuters
Climbers make their way to the summit of Everest. 11 people have died this season Reuters
Shadow of Everest is cast on the mountains during sunrise. AFP
