Everest 2025 Daily Updates – 18th May
Daily updates from teams and individuals climbing Everest during the 2025 Season.
Seven Summit Treks
“Congratulations to Our International Everest Team on Their Successful Summit of Mt. Everest (Sagarmatha) 🏔️ 🇳🇵
We are excited to share that 17 climbers, including our dedicated Sherpa team, reached the summit of Mt. Everest this morning, May 18, 2025.
List of Summiteers (May 18, 2025):
1. Michal Jan Leksinski
2. Ali Torkan
3. Elaine John Pangabinan
4. Miguel Angelo Mapalad
5. Benjamin Wright
6. Sha Feng
7. Chandrakala Rai
8. Lakpa Dorchi Sherpa
9. Arbindra Khadka
10. Pema Thinduk Sherpa
11. Rinjin Bhote
12. Tenji Sherpa
13. Dawanurbu Sherpa
14. Danuru Sherpa
15. Dipen Nuppa Bhote
16. Jamling Bhote
17. Sonam Sherpa
Our heartfelt congratulations to all the summiteers, and we wish them a safe and smooth descent.
This season, nearly 70% of our Everest team has completed the expedition. Seven Summit Treks is proud to support a total of 103 climbers, along with an equal number of Sherpa team members, on Everest this year.”
Seven Summit Treks
“We are absolutely proud to announce that the NCC Boys & Girls Everest Expedition Team from India has successfully summited Mt. Everest (8,848.86m) this morning, May 18, 2025. Congratulations to all 38 climbing members and Sherpa guides for their strength and coordination, and we wish them a safe return.   
Climbing Members:
Rajneesh Joshi
Balkar Singh
Ankhur Rawat
Jogmaith Namgyal
Deepak Kumar
Dawa Tseten Bhutia
Rigzin Dorjai
Kritika Sharma
Pratima Rai
Rifiness Warjri
Monika
Abida Afreen
Mohit Knathia
Padma Namgail
Mukul Bangwal
Virendra Singh Samanat
Sachin Kumar
Sherpa Guides:
Jenjen Lama
Sonam Chhiring Lama
Ngang Dorchi Bhote
Suku Bahadur Tamang
Lakpa Dorchi Bhote
Pasang Ongdi Sherpa
Dawasange Sherpa
Phinjo Nuppa Bhote
Ngudu Sherpa
Lakpa Bhote
Jojo Bhote
Dev Bhote
Chhebi Bhote
Lakpa Wongdi Sherpa
Chhiring Nuppa Bhote
Pimba Bhote
Thunang Bhote
Lakpa Rinjin Sherpa
Ngima Finjho Bhote
Phurtenji Sherpa
Pema Rinje Sherpa
Titled the NCC Boys and Girls Mount Everest Expedition 2025, the team includes 10 cadets—five boys and five girls—selected from across India. The expedition also includes multiple Indian Army personnel. Led by Colonel Amit Bisht, a decorated mountaineer and serving officer in the Indian Army who previously summited Mount Everest in 2021, this expedition was successfully conducted with Seven Summit Treks.”
Seven Summit Treks
“It’s official now – Philippines duo successfully summits Mt. Everest! 🇵🇭
This morning (18 May) , Elaine Jhon Panganiban (Jeno) and Miguel Angelo Mapalad of the Philippines successfully reached the summit of Mt. Everest (Sagarmatha) at 8,848.86 meters as part of the Seven Summit Treks expedition team. Both climbers are members of the Philippine 14 Peaks Expedition Team.
Congratulations to both climbers on this incredible achievement, and thank you for choosing Seven Summit Treks to be a part of your Everest dream.
Sherpas: Dawa Nurbu Sherpa and Danuru Sherpa”
Furtenbach Adventures
“First summits of the FA team! All Signature and private guided members summited today 9:15am along with guides @paulguerra_mountainguide @ruperthauer and @kentoncool and an outstanding Sherpa team under lead of @kunga_sherpa_8848.86 @lmingmar306 and @dorjee.gyelzen . Congratulations and a safe descent!”
14 Peaks Expedition
“We’re happy to share that more climbers from 14 Peaks Expedition have successfully reached the summit of Mt. Everest (8,848.86m) this morning!
8:45 AM
Rahim Azhdari Ziriyan – Iran
Dorchi Sherpa – Nepal (Makalu, Sankhuwasabha)
Ang Nima Sherpa – Nepal (Makalu, Sankhuwasabha)
9:20 AM
Danta Bahadur Chhatyal – Nepal
Ongli Chhiri Sherpa – Solukhumbu, Nepal
Huge congratulations to all the climbers and Sherpa guides for this incredible achievement!
We wish them a safe and smooth descent back to Base Camp.”
Dreamers Destination Treks
“Massive massive Congratulations Raj Gurung, Phurba Tenjing Sherpa and Nima Gyalzen Sherpa.
Our team has once again made history atop Sagarmatha.
Thuji Che, Chomolungma for embracing them with good weather and warmth, ensuring a safe and successful ascent.
As our team begins their descent to Camp 2, we ask for your thoughts and prayers for their safe journey back. May they return safely, carrying with them the pride of this historic achievement.”
ClimbingTheSevenSummits
“EVEREST SUMMITS!!!!
Eva, Papshe, Varun, Thunang, Jocelyn and Ashish are on top as I write with the Western Guided team close behind!”
“The second half of the Western Guided Team (Mike, Sajjan, Ilknur, Niko and Anna) have summited and are descending below the Hillary Step!”
Kaitu Expedition
“We are beyond thrilled to announce that our members of Kaitu Everest Expedition 2025 team successfully reached the summit of Mount Everest (8,848.86m) early this morning!
Words can’t describe the immense pride we feel for each climber and our incredible Sherpa team. Their dedication, perseverance, and teamwork through challenging conditions have paid off on the top of the world!
1. Zhaohui Hu
2. Changxing Liu
3. Mingma Chhiri Sherpa
4. Ang Pemba Sherpa
5. Ram Bahadur Gurung
6. Iman Gurung
Huge congratulations to our brave summiteers and our unsung heroes, the Sherpa guides, whose strength and expertise are the backbone of every successful ascent.
The journey isn’t over yet – the team is now focused on a safe descent.”
SummitClimb
“Team is in Camp 4. On the South Col. The winds and snowstorm held off so our team could make it!!”
Satori Adventures
“We are delighted to announce that our Satori Adventures team successfully summited Mt. Everest this Spring 2025!
This incredible achievement is the result of relentless dedication, meticulous preparation, and the unwavering spirit of adventure demonstrated by our climbers and entire team. From base camp to the summit, every effort and every step contributed to this proud moment. Heartfelt congratulations to everyone involved in making this season a memorable milestone in the journey of excellence!
“Jigar Kishorkumar Asnani, Anna Maria Szklarczyk, Zachary Hunter Smith, Matthew Scott Stevens, Ireneusz Martyniuk, Allen Shiping Yin, Nicholas Selby, Lakpa Tasi Sherpa, Nima Sherpa, Furte Sherpa, Pemba Tamang, Ongdak Sherpa, Pasang Nurbu Sherpa, Pasang Gyaljen Sherpa, Ngima Sherpa, Santaman Tamang, Pasang Ngima Sherpa, Purnima Shrestha, Lanka Ram Tamang, Thinduk Sherpa, Mingdorchi Sherpa, Dawa Nurbu Sherpa”
8K Expeditions
“Huge congratulations to our incredible team for the successful ascent of Mount Everest (8,848.86m) today! Your determination, strength, and teamwork have taken you to the top of the world.
Everest Summiteers:
1. Mr. Pema Chhiring Sherpa
2. Ms. Batkhishig Baldorj
3. Mr. Battogtokh Altangerel
4. Mr. Yue Kailang
5. Mr. Ngatashi Sherpa
6. Mr. Dorze Sherpa
7. Mr. Pemtenzi Sherpa
Proud of each one of you for this remarkable achievement!”
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