There is positive news from Mt. Everest as the expert team of climbers, known as "Icefall Doctors," has finally managed to move forward.

The team was stuck at the base camp for nearly three weeks because a massive block of ice was blocking the path through the dangerous Khumbu Icefall.

This ice block was located between the Base Camp and Camp 1. Because the block was too large to move manually, the team had to wait for it to melt naturally.

Rishiram Bhandari, General Secretary of the Expedition Operators Association, confirmed that the natural barrier has now cleared, and the team is moving from Camp 1 toward Camp 2.

A Combined Effort for Safety

Normally, the Sagarmatha Pollution Control Committee (SPCC) handles the route from Base Camp to Camp 2, while the Expedition Operators Association manages the path further up.

However, because this year's blockage was so difficult, the Nepal Government stepped in. On April 24 (Baisakh 11), the government gave special permission to the Nepal Mountaineering Association (NMA) to join the rescue and route-building efforts. Now, a joint team is working quickly to fix ropes and ladders to ensure a safe path for all climbers.

Hundreds of Climbers Waiting at Base Camp

The timing is critical because hundreds of climbers and their guides are already waiting at the Everest Base Camp. They need this route to be ready so they can practice and reach the summit by the first or second week of May.

According to the latest data from the Department of Tourism:

• Mt. Everest: 425 climbers from 42 teams have received permits. This includes 97 brave women.
• Lhotse: 111 climbers from 9 teams are ready.
• Nuptse: 42 climbers from 4 teams have secured permits.

Since all three mountains share the same base camp, the area is currently very busy with climbers, Sherpas, and government staff.

Government Monitoring on the Ground

The Department of Tourism has also set up a field office right at the Everest Base Camp. This office will help monitor climbing activities and support the teams on the mountain.

So far this year, the government has given permits to 996 climbers for 29 different mountains across Nepal. To make sure everything goes smoothly, 60 liaison officers have been sent to various locations to manage and assist the climbing season.