Mount Everest October 11 Mount Everest remains believed to be climber who vanished 100 years ago A National Geographic documentary crew has found the possible partial remains of Andrew Irvine, a British climber who vanished on Mount Everest 100 years ago.
SPORTS October 8 5 missing Russian climbers found dead on world’s 7th-highest peak, official says An expedition official said five Russian climbers reported missing on Sunday have been found dead days later after appearing to slip on Mount Dhaulagiri in Nepal.
World May 25 Mount Everest climbing duo vanishes from notorious area of world's tallest peak A British climber and his Nepalese guide are feared dead after they went missing during an ice collapse near the summit of Mount Everest on Tuesday.
Mount Everest May 13 Nepali guide, UK mountaineer surpass their own records for most climbs of Mount Everest British climber Kenton Cool and Nepali guide Kami Rita Sherpa have both set new records for the most climbs of Mount Everest, officials said on Sunday.
Asia July 27, 2023 Norwegian woman and Sherpa guide set new record: Conquer world's 14 highest peaks in 92 days An achievement in mountain climbing history was accomplished by a Norwegian woman and her Nepali Sherpa guide who conquered the world's 14 highest peaks in just 92 days.
World July 11, 2023 6 killed in Nepal after sightseeing helicopter crashes near Mount Everest Six people are dead after a helicopter carrying sightseeing tourists crashed in Nepal's Mount Everest during inclement weather. Five Mexican nationals and a Nepalese pilot were killed in the crash.
Asia June 15, 2023 Race continues for most Mount Everest ascents between 2 Sherpa guides, Pasang Dawa to climb next year Veteran Sherpa guide Pasang Dawa who's climbed Nepal’s Mount Everest 27 times is planning to make another ascent next year in an attempt to match record-holder Kami Rita.
SPORTS June 6, 2023 Norweigan mountain climber to attempt scaling world's 14 highest mountains in three months Norwegian mountain climber Krisitin Harila is looking to climb the world's 14 tallest mountains in three months. A male climber in 2019 did the 14 mountains in just over six months.
Asia May 30, 2023 Nepal honors record-holding climbers during 70th anniversary of 1st Mount Everest ascent The government of Nepal held a celebration Monday to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the first ascent of Mount Everest, the highest mountain in the world.
Asia May 25, 2023 Nepalese Sherpa who climbed Mount Everest a record 28 times says he’s not ready to retire Kami Rita, a 53-year-old Nepalese Sherpa guide who set the record for the most Mount Everest ascents with 28, said he’s not planning to retire anytime soon.
Asia May 23, 2023 Double amputee climber who scaled Everest dedicates life to helping children with disabilities Hari Budha Magar, a double amputee who climbed Mount Everest, has dedicated his life to helping people with disabilities. He reached the mountain's peak last week.
Mount Everest May 23, 2023 Climber reaches top of Mount Everest again after breaking record of most ascents last week Kami Rita, a Nepal Sherpa guide who set a record for most climbs of Mount Everest last week, has beat his record again with his 28th climb of the world’s highest peak.
Asia May 19, 2023 British mountain guide scales Everest for 17th time, breaking record for most ascents by non-Sherpa guide Kenton Cool, a British mountain climber, scaled Mount Everest for the 17th time. He broke his own record for the most ascents of Everest by a non-Sherpa guide.
Mount Everest May 17, 2023 Nepal Sherpa guide sets record for most climbs of Mount Everest with 27 Nepal Sherpa guide Kami Rita reached the 29,032-foot summit of Mount Everest, the world’s tallest mountain, for a record 27th time on Wednesday.
Europe May 4, 2023 Norwegian climber looking to become fastest person to climb world's 14 highest mountains Kristin Harila is looking to become the fastest person to climb the world's 14 highest mountains. She is already the fastest woman to accomplish the feat.
Mount Everest May 2, 2023 American doctor dies while climbing Mount Everest American doctor Jonathan Sugarman died Monday while trying to climb Mount Everest, according to the U.S. Embassy in Nepal. He reportedly felt unwell.
Asia April 12, 2023 3 Mount Everest climbers go missing after falling into deep crevasse Several Sherpa climbers fell into a deep crevasse while hiking a treacherous section of Mount Everest and are now missing. The crevasse is estimated to be about 160 feet deep.
Mount Everest May 31, 2021 Hong Kong teacher becomes fastest woman to climb Mount Everest Tsang Yin-hung, 45, from Hong Kong, became the new fastest woman to climb the world’s tallest peak. Arthur Muir, 75, from Chicago, also broke a record, becoming the oldest American to climb Everest.
Mount Everest May 22, 2021 Climbing guide says at least 100 virus cases on Everest An expert climbing guide said Saturday that a coronavirus outbreak on Mount Everest has infected at least 100 climbers and support staff, giving the first comprehensive estimate amid official Nepalese denials of a COVID-19 cluster on the world’s highest peak.
Mount Everest May 22, 2021 Mount Everest COVID outbreak: Climbing guide says at least 100 virus cases An expert climbing guide said Saturday that a coronavirus outbreak on Mount Everest has infected at least 100 climbers and support staff, giving the first comprehensive estimate amid official Nepalese denials of a COVID-19 cluster on the world’s highest peak.
Mount Everest April 23, 2021 Coronavirus on Mount Everest: Norwegian climber is first to test positive A Norwegian climber became the first to be tested for COVID-19 in Mount Everest base camp and was flown by helicopter to Kathmandu, where he was hospitalized.
SCIENCE April 10, 2021 NASA's Mars Helicopter Ingenuity's historic flight delayed NASA's Ingenuity Mars helicopter is scheduled to lift off no sooner than April 14 in the first-ever attempt at powered, controlled flight on another planet, a delay from its initial planned launch date.
Mount Everest March 17, 2021 Nepal expecting hundreds of climbers despite pandemic Nepal is expecting hundreds of foreigners to attempt to scale the highest Himalayan peaks despite the pandemic.
Mount Everest January 21, 2021 Trash from Mount Everest to be turned into art to highlight garbage problem A new gallery in Nepal is going to showcase artwork made from garbage that has been removed from Mount Everest.
World December 8, 2020 Mount Everest has grown taller China and Nepal jointly announced a new official height for Mount Everest on Tuesday, ending a discrepancy between the two nations.
World August 14, 2020 Mount Everest reopens to tourists despite COVID-19 spike Hoping to regain lost revenue amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, Nepal is set to reopen Mount Everest to climbers and tourists once again.
Mount Everest March 12, 2020 Coronavirus fears prompt Nepal to close Everest access, reports say Concerns about coronavirus have prompted Nepalese authorities to close access to Mt. Everest, according to reports.
Mount Everest March 11, 2020 Coronavirus fears have prompted China to close Everest access via Tibet, climbers say Coronavirus fears have prompted Chinese officials to close access to Mt. Everest from Tibet, according to climbers with knowledge of the matter.
Mount Everest February 14, 2020 Mount Everest Sherpas slam Nepal's plan to use army for cleanups Cleanup duty on the world’s tallest mountains should only be handled by the experts, Nepalese sherpas are warning.
Asia October 29, 2019 Former British army soldier shatters record for climbing 14 tallest peaks in just 189 days A Nepalese man and former soldier in the British army reached the top of Mount Shishapangma in China on Tuesday, completing the record for successfully climbing the world’s 14 highest peaks in just 189 days, completely obliterating the previous record of nearly eight years.
