Everest Route Opened and Ropes Fixed by EOAN Team

Kathmandu. A 13-member team deployed under the Expedition Operators Association Nepal (EOAN) has successfully completed the task of opening the route and fixing ropes on the world's highest peak, Sagarmatha.

According to a press release issued by the association on Wednesday, the team led by Mingma Dorji Sherpa reached the summit of Sagarmatha at approximately 10:25 AM today, unfurling the flags of the Government of Nepal, the Department of Tourism, and EOAN, officially preparing the climbing route for the Spring 2026 season.

With the completion of the route construction and rope fixing work, the Sagarmatha climbing expedition for this year's spring season has officially begun, the association stated.

According to the association, amidst adverse weather, high Himalayan risks, and challenging conditions, the Nepali Sherpa community has once again demonstrated its courage, capability, and dedication.

The route opening and rope fixing team included Mingma Dorji Sherpa, Pasang Tenzing Sherpa, Pemba Dorji Sherpa, Pasang Tasi Sherpa, Lopsang Bhutia, Mingma Nurbu Sherpa, Chhomba Tenji Sherpa, Phurba Tenjing Sherpa, Guru Bhote, Mingma Tenji Sherpa, Ming Temba Sherpa, Dendi Sherpa, and Pasang Nurbu Sherpa.

The association's General Secretary Rishi Bhandari has expressed respect, gratitude, and congratulations to all the climbers and the Sherpa team who participated in this historic task.