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Sherpas Begin Clearing Khumbu Icefall Path In Nepal

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Sherpas have begun clearing a ice column from the Khumbu Icefall on Mount Everest. The obstruction blocked the only viable route to the summit for 19 days, keeping climbers at base camp. Officials in Nepal announced on Tuesday that the work to clear the perilous path has commenced. The ice formation was described as unusually big and unstable, creating a high risk of avalanches. A team known as Icefall doctors typically adjusts the trail for glacial movement before climbers arrive. A break in the ice appeared earlier this week and accelerated the melting process. The ice column was located on the Kumbu Icefall. Hikers are currently on their way to the site. Workers at base camp also reported finding a duck frozen in a pool during the period. The trail in this area requires annual adjustments due to glacial movement.

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Sources · 7 independent

KQED FM

“A massive ice column had obstructed the only viable route for 19 days, keeping throngs of hopeful climbers at base camp just when they expected to making their way up the world's highest peak.”

KQED FM

“Officials in Nepal announced on Tuesday that Sherpas had begun the work of clearing the perilous path. That column of ice was on the famous Kumbu Icefall.”

WAMU 88.5 DC

“The path to the summit of Mount Everest is no longer off limits. A massive ice column had obstructed the only viable route for 19 days, keeping throngs of hopeful climbers at base camp.”

WAMU 88.5 DC

“perilous path. That column of ice was on the famous Kumbu Icefall.”

WAMU 88.5 DC

“That column of ice was on the famous Kumbu Icefall. for climbers arrive, but this particular ice formation was unusually big and unstable, so the threat of avalanche was too great to risk it.”

CBC Radio One

“A massive ice column had obstructed the only viable route for 19 days, keeping throngs of hopeful climbers at base camp. Officials in Nepal announced on Tuesday that Sherpas had begun the work of clearing the perilous path.”

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