The climb was halted for two seasons. Nearly 300 people are preparing to conquer Everest

Nearly 300 mountaineers who lost the opportunity to climb the world’s highest peak, Mount Everest (also known as Sagarmatha), for two seasons due to factors such as earthquakes have recently moved up from the Everest base camp to advanced bases, waiting for suitable weather conditions to make their summit push.

Many mountaineers from around the world spend tens of thousands of dollars every year to come to Nepal in preparation for conquering the world’s tallest mountain, Mount Everest.

But last year, a massive earthquake struck Nepal, triggering an avalanche that buried the South Side Everest base camp, killing 19 people and halting climbing activities on Everest for two seasons.

The Hindustan Times reported today that at least 289 climbers and guides have moved up from the base camp to various advanced bases, waiting for favorable weather conditions.

Once the “weather window” opens in the coming days and the climbing route along the Southeast Ridge of Everest at 29,035 feet becomes clear, these climbers will immediately attempt the summit, hoping to become the first to successfully reach the top after the two-season halt.

According to current weather conditions on the South Side of Everest in Nepal, climbers are expected to begin their summit attempts on the 12th.

This Southeast Ridge route on Everest was discovered in 1953 by New Zealander Sir Edmund Hillary and his Sherpa guide Tenzing Norgay, and has since become the best route for those aiming to conquer the peak.

However, the South Side Everest climbing route in Nepal has seen many tragedies over the past two years, including the 2014 avalanche in the Khumbu Icefall that killed 16 experienced Sherpa guides, and the major avalanche at the base camp last year that claimed the lives of 19 climbers and guides.

To date, climbing Everest remains one of the most dangerous activities in the world; however, every year, countless mountaineers continue to flock here to take on nature’s challenge.

After the two-season halt in Everest climbing, who will be the first to successfully reach the summit will be revealed soon after this week’s climbing activities begin. 1050511

(Central News Agency)