A Sherpa guide has died on Mount Everest after falling into a crevasse, marking the third fatality in just two weeks on the world’s highest peak. The incident comes as climbers continue to flock to the mountain, seemingly undeterred by global travel disruptions. Experienced mountaineers from the Expedition Operators' Association of Nepal are poised to establish ropes on the route to the summit by the weekend, paving the way for ascents should weather conditions prove favourable, according to hiking officials. "Despite the Middle East conflict, which has affected travel, tourism and trekking, Everest continues to lure an increased number of climbers," stated Himal Gautam, an official from Nepal's tourism department. Nepal offers access to over 400 Himalayan peaks, though only around two dozen are widely sought after, including Everest, which stands at 8,849m (29,032ft). A total of 492 permits, each costing $15,000, have been issued by authorities for this climbing season, running from April to May.…