54 Climbers Summit Everest

Looks like it's been a crazy day on Everest with - according to Ananova - total of 54 climbers summiting the mountain in a window of good conditions. Nepalnews says 55, but what's the odd climber between friends eh?

Among them was Tashi Tenzing, grandson of Tenzing Norgay, who was forced to delay his attempt on the summit by a day when snow and strong winds made climbing hazardous on Tuesday night. It's the second time Tashi has climbed the mountain and he is the third generation of his family to stand on the summit.

According to this story on Ananova, Ellen Miller, 43, became the first American woman to climb Everest from both north and south and a Sherpa, Apa, reached the top for the twelfth time setting a new record for the number of ascents.

Both Apa Sherpa and Tashi Tenzing were climbing as part of the Swiss Everest 50th Anniversary Expedition.

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