Nepali climbers have reached the summit of Mount Everest, confirming the ascent of a rope-fixing team. Their climb signals the traditional start of the spring season, when the main route becomes usable for hundreds of mountaineers. With many climbers now preparing for their own attempts, Nepal has also issued a record number of permits this season.
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