The body of a Melbourne woman who died climbing Mount Everest may be transferred to Kathmandu within days.
Seven Summit Treks says Marisa Strydom's remains have been recovered, the ABC has reported.
The Monash University lecturer died on the peak at the weekend after suffering altitude sickness.
Her husband, Melbourne vet Robert Gropel, was airlifted after also falling ill and has since been released from hospital.
Dr Gropel and his parents Heinz and Patricia, who flew to Nepal to be with him, are now focusing on retrieving Dr Strydom.
When asked if Dr Strydom's body was on its way to Kathmandu, Patricia Gropel said "we are desperately hoping so" in an email to AAP.
Foreign Minister Julie Bishop says consular assistance is being provided to both families.
