Everest season sees a record number of climbers | Asia News Week | ABC NEWS

Nepal has issued a record number of Everest climbing permits this season, with more than 950 people managing to summit the mountain.

Ben Ayres, who runs the platform 'Everest live' and reports from Everest base camp, tells Asia News Week's Yvonne Yong that there are various factors that contribute to congestion on the trek.

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