"The icefall, a chaotic jumble of ice blocks and crevasses, is one of the most hazardous parts of the South Col route on Mt. Everest. The serac is too dangerous to try to climb directly, as large pieces could fall off at any moment, or the whole thing could collapse."
"Ang Sarki Sherpa, one of the icefall doctors, stated that he and other Sherpas spent four days searching for possible routes around the serac, but none are viable. They are hoping that the rest of the serac will collapse in the next two or three days."
"Establishing the rest of the route through the Khumbu Icefall could take another three days, once the giant ice block becomes passable. Climbers already arriving in Nepal for acclimatization will need to wait for the serac to melt enough to collapse on its own."
The spring climbing season on Mount Everest may be delayed due to a 100-foot-tall unstable serac in the Khumbu Icefall. This icefall is known for its dangers, including ice blocks and crevasses. The Icefall doctors, experienced Sherpas, typically establish a route through this area each spring. However, they have been unable to find a viable route around the serac after four days of searching. Climbers are waiting for the serac to collapse naturally to proceed with route establishment.
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