Overview

• A 45-year-old Filipino climber passed away shortly after arriving at Camp 4, located at approximately 7,950 meters, marking the first death of the 2025 spring climbing season on Everest's Nepali side.
• The climber reportedly reached Camp 4 late and was already severely exhausted before his sudden death; an autopsy will determine the official cause.
• His body is being transported to Base Camp, according to Nepal's Tourism Ministry.
• Nepal issued a record 456 foreign climbing permits this season, up from 421 last year, as climbers rush to ascend before permit fees increase from $11,000 to $15,000 in September.
• The season began on May 9 with eight Nepali climbers summiting and clearing the route; over 50 climbers have reached the summit since then.