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Kami Rita, 55, flew to Mount Everest on Sunday from Kathmandu to lead a group of climbers who will try to reach the 8,849-meter (29,032-foot) summit during the spring climbing season.

With Mount Everest standing at a mighty 29,032 feet high, and with the maneuverability and landing versatility of a helicopter in mind, it is conceivable for a chopper to land on the summit.

Kami Rita, 55, flew to Mount Everest on Sunday from Kathmandu to lead a group of climbers who will try to reach the 8,849-metre (29,032-foot) summit during the spring climbing season.

he said. Around the same time, Raj Bikram, CEO of Airlift Nepal, was in touch with the Khumbu municipality for 3D-mapping Mount Everest using drones when the region’s mayor asked how much weight ...

Kami Rita (55) flew to Mount Everest on Sunday (April 20, 2025) from Kathmandu to lead a group of climbers who will try to reach the 8,849-metre (29,032-foot) summit during the spring climbing season.