# Everest 2026: April 5 Weekend Update - Debunking Poison Rumors

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Published: 2026-04-05T22:25:22+00:00
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## Resource

In this weekend update, I cover a lot of ground, primarily around misinformation regarding "Everest Guides Poisoning Clients" - FALSE. The actual issue is a large-scale insurance fraud scheme targeting trekkers (not climbers) across Nepal's trekking circuits, involving fake helicopter evacuations and hospital stays. Additionally, Global Rescue will not provide longline rescues above Camp 2 this year due to a lack of qualified pilots, which will fundamentally change expectations for climber safety. We also look at heavy snow delaying summits on Annapurna and, of course, a status update on Ryan Mitchell. Climb On! Alan Memories are Everything https://www.alanarnette.com/blog/2026/04/05/everest-2026-april-5-weekend-update-debunking-poison-rumors/

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