Over 120 climbers have already secured permits to attempt to summit the world's highest peak – twice as many as at this time in 2024, with local tour operators pointing to the upcoming fee hike as the explanation for the sudden surge.
According to reporting by The Kathmandu Post, early sales have indicated the potential for 2025 to be a record-breaking season. Among the successful applicants there are 95 men and 25 women.
