Climbers Face Trials, Triumph on Everest


Climbers Face Trials, Triumph on Everest

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Climbers Face Trials, Triumph on Everest

Many climbers went to Mount Everest in Nepal. They wanted to reach the top before the end of May. The climbers had to fight against bad weather on the mountain.

Some climbers reached the top in May. But the weather got worse for many days. This made many people go back to the base camp.

Kami Rita Sherpa climbed the mountain again on May 27. The climbing season ends in May. Then, the ladders and ropes are taken away because of rain.

Nepal gave permits to many foreign climbers to climb Everest. There were also many Nepalese guides. The climbers made a long line because of good weather days.

One guide said the weather was not good. He also said there were many climbers. He said only good climbers should climb Everest to make it safer.


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Where did many climbers go?

Many climbers went to Mount Everest in Nepal.

What happened to the weather during the climbing?

The climbers had to fight against bad weather on the mountain.

What did a guide say about climbing Everest?

The guide said only good climbers should climb Everest to make it safer.


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