Overview

• Filipino climber Philipp Santiago, 45, died on May 14 at Camp 4 after succumbing to exhaustion while resting in his tent.
• Indian climber Subrata Ghosh, 45, died on May 15 below the Hillary Step during his descent from the summit.
• Efforts are underway to recover the bodies of both climbers, with logistical challenges posed by congested routes and high-altitude conditions.
• Nepal has issued 459 permits for the 2025 climbing season, intensifying overcrowding on summit routes and in high camps.
• The climbing season, which runs from April to early June, has seen over 50 successful summits since opening earlier this month.