Edmund Hillary with Tenzing Sherpa: the first people to summit Everest
Despite the progress over the years, getting to the top of Everest still comes with high risks and low success rates.
Year | Commercial Climb | Success Rate |
---|---|---|
1990-2024 | 12,000+ | 50% |
1950-1989 | 1,166 | 11% |
Source: Nepal Tourism Department, Himalayan Database |