2026 Everest Rules: 7,000m Experience Required

Nepal enforces stricter rules for 2026 Everest expeditions to boost safety and sustainability. Climbers must prove they summited a 7,000-meter peak in Nepal, submit medical fitness certificates within 30 days, and join guided teams with one certified Nepali guide per two climbers above 8,000 meters. Solo climbs face severe penalties, including NPR 1,000,000 fines, gear confiscation, arrest, and lifetime bans.