Nawang Sherpa gave his life on Everest because he refused to abandon his ailing, disoriented client near the summit. Despite his extraordinary sacrifice, Nawang’s bravery went largely unrecognized. Jon Mills, …
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A few weeks ago, the international climbing public was trembled by the news that Kazuya Hiraide (45) and Kenro Nakajima (39) had gone missing on K2’s West Face. Unfortunately, the …
Though the intense winds from last week have subsided, Everest is still grappling with a series of issues and setbacks. Sections of ice have collapsed along the perilous Khumbu Icefall …
A couple of months back, it seemed like the authorities might tone down the hustle and bustle of Everest season. However the situation has taken a different move. There’s now …
The latest news from Nepal’s Department of Tourism reveals that only one foreign climber is gearing up to take on the formidable south side of Cho Oyu. This doesn’t imply …
Unfortunately, there’s disappointing news from China. Shisha Pangma won’t be open for climbers this spring, and the North Side of Everest is closed to foreigners until May 7th. Climbers are …
Good news: the path through the Khumbu Icefall, is finally clear. Many workers are hauling gear up to set up Camps 1 and 2. However, this route through the Icefall …
Valery Babanov, a seasoned climber with an impressive track record is gearing up for a remarkable feat scaling Mount Everest without the aid of supplemental oxygen. At 59 years old …
In the upcoming spring, there’s someone gearing up to tackle Mount Everest without the aid of supplemental oxygen. Meet Tunc Findik, hailing from Turkey, who’s no stranger to Everest, having …
Everest North Side Welcomes Climbers Back in 2024 After a hiatus, the North Side of Everest is set to reopen this spring, marking the return of international teams. However, don’t …