Everest 2026: New rules fail to prevent first deaths
Everest has entered a new era. Authorities announced stricter regulations for the 2026 expeditions, promising to improve safety, oversight, and organization on the mountain's most dangerous routes. Many believed these changes would finally reduce the number of fatal accidents. However, reality has proven otherwise.
Despite the new requirements, the first deaths of the season have already been recorded. This has shocked the mountaineering community and reignited a serious debate: can Everest really be brought under control?