Overview

• Kenton Cool, a 51-year-old British mountaineer, reached the summit of Mount Everest for the 19th time on May 18, 2025, breaking his own record.
• Cool remains the non-Sherpa climber with the highest number of Everest ascents, having first summited in 2004 and nearly every year since.
• Kami Rita Sherpa, who holds the overall record with 30 ascents, is leading another expedition and is expected to attempt his 31st summit soon.
• The 2025 spring climbing season, which saw a record number of permits issued, is set to continue until late May before monsoon conditions close the window.
• Sherpa climbers play a critical role in Everest expeditions, serving as guides and supporting international climbers in their ascent efforts.