PASSPORT

1. Technical class.
2. Tian Shan, Kyrgyz Range, Ak-Sai gorge.
3. Peak Svobodnaya Korea (4740 m) via the central ice couloir on the S wall.
4. Difficulty category — 5A (reference).
5. Height difference — 820 m, length — 1675 m. Length of sections with 5–6 difficulty category — 535 m. Average steepness of the main part of the route — 60°.
6. Pitons driven: | rock | bolt | chockstones | ice screws | | :--: | :--: | :--: | :--: | | 20 / 0 | 0 / 0 | 5 / 0 | 60 / 0 |

Overall Statistics (as of December 2025)

As of December 2025, there have been 13,737 summits of Everest, corresponding to a 43% success rate. Of those who reached the summit, 7,563 different people have stood on the top. 339 people have died on all routes. Nepal remains the more popular and more deadly side. 9,887 summits and 229 deaths were recorded on the Nepalese side, corresponding to a death rate of approximately 2.3%. On the Tibetan side, there were 3,850 summits and 110 deaths, a death rate of 2.8%. The use of supplemental oxygen remains one of the strongest predictors of survival. 180 of the 339 deaths occurred among climbers ascending without supplemental oxygen.

Tibet or Nepal?

The Nepalese side remains the most popular route and has recorded the highest absolute number of fatalities. The Tibetan side has recorded a slightly higher percentage of deaths — 2.8%, but a comparable normalized mortality rate — 1.05.

Deaths Rise with the Number of Climbers

Since 2000, Everest has experienced an unprecedented influx of climbers. 15,781 people climbed above Base Camp in Nepal from 2000 to 2025, nearly triple the total number for the previous 80 years. Throughout Everest's history (1921–2025), 339 people have died on the mountain. The average number of deaths increased to approximately seven deaths per year from 2010 to 2025.

Standard Routes — 98% vs. Non-Standard Routes — 2%

Report

On the first ascent of golets Babkha via the North-Eastern edge, approximately category 2B complexity, by the Baikal Alpine School team on June 1, 2020.

I. Ascent Report

PASS

I. Technical category 2. Kirghizskiy Ala-Too, Ak-Sai valley 3. Peak Svobodnaya Korea via the ice couloir on the North face, 4740 m 4. Proposed 5B cat. of diff. first ascent 5. Height difference 820 m, length 1580 m Length of sections with 5 cat. of diff. is 280 m. Average steepness of the main part of the route is 50° (4100–4600), no sections of 6 cat. of diff. 6. Pitons driven: rock 20, bolt hangers 11, ice 80 7. Team's total climbing time 24 hours, days 2

To the judging panel of the high-altitude and technical class of the PFO Championship 2023

Report

on the ascent to the summit of Baychechekhey 4516 m via the left edge of the central buttress of the western wall, 5A category of complexity (D. Pavlenko's route, 2010), 2nd passage, made by the team of the Ministry of Sports of the Republic of Tatarstan on August 10, 2023. Leader: Grishin Sergey Vasilyevich, CMS Participants:

• Kudryashov Valery Sergeyevich, CMS
• Ogorodnikov Roman Valeryevich, 1st sports category Coach: Kudryashov Valery Sergeyevich, CMS, 1st category

I. Ascent Passport

New Everest Climbing Regulations: Climbing a 7,000-meter Peak in Nepal First is Now Mandatory Nepal's National Assembly has passed a new tourism bill that requires climbers to first ascend a 7,000-meter peak in Nepal before tackling Everest. This new regulation aims to deter inexperienced or unprepared climbers from attempting the mountain and to develop the expedition business in the country. Every year, new regulations are proposed for trekking and mountaineering in Nepal, and now they are on the verge of becoming national law. The requirement for climbers to have prior experience ascending a 7,000-meter peak in Nepal before attempting Everest is the most notable innovation. According to officials, this provision is designed to curb the growing number of inexperienced climbers attempting the world's highest peak, which often leads to congestion, accidents, and strain on rescue services. Nepal has 86 peaks between 7,000 and 7,999 meters, and the climbing fee for foreigners ranges from $500 to$500to800 during the spring season. Some of the rules outlined in the bill have also featured in other recent ordinances, such as the requirement to provide a recent medical certificate to obtain a climbing permit. The bill also lays the groundwork for a general environmental fund that will collect money from climbers.

Ascent Log

1. Climbing category — rock.
2. Climbing area: Caucasus, Skalisty Range.
3. Peak Kion-Khokh (3421 m), via the Western ridge.
4. Estimated category complexity 2B, first ascent.
5. Height difference: 400 m — including: the actual wall section — 40 m. Total route length — 1200 m. Length of the wall section — 60 m. Of which: category 5 complexity — 2 m. Average steepness of the wall section — 75°. Average steepness of the route — 30°.
6. Pitons hammered on the route: rock — 6/0.
7. Number of climbing hours/days: 6/1.
8. Overnight stays: none.

Report

on the ascent to the summit of Belukha (V), 4506 m via the right part of the northwest wall (3rd passage, approximately 5B cat. sl.) by the team of the Altai Regional Sports Committee. Coaches: Plotnikov I.A. — Master of Sports of International Class, Kuznetsov N.A. — Candidate Master of Sports 1996 year

Passport

1. Ice and snow class
2. Altai, Katunsky ridge, Akkem valley
3. Belukha (V) summit — 4506 m via the right part of the NW wall, combined route
4. Proposed — 5B cat. sl., 3rd passage
5. Height difference: 1306 m, total length — 1800 m

Alpinism Federation of the Republic of Buryatia "Gory Baikala" Alpinism Club Report on the ascent of the team from the Republic of Buryatia for participation in the Russian Championship in Alpinism in the snow-ice class To the summit of Chon-Tor 4165 m Via the right bastion of the Northwest Wall 6A, first ascent Ulan-Ude 2016

Ascent Passport

1. 7.4 — Tian Shan, Kyrgyz range, Belogorka gorge (Sokuuluk river).

Report

On the ascent to Peak Korona 2 tower (4810 m) via the right couloir of the N wall (3B category of difficulty, approximately)

Team leader: Akimov V.V. Participants: Filinov V, Museichuk Yu. Bishkek, 2011

Ascent Passport.

1. Ascent region: Tian-Shan.
2. Kyrgyz Ridge.
3. Peak Korona 2 tower (4810 m) via the right couloir of the N wall.
4. Category of difficulty: 3B (approximately)
5. Route characteristics: