“I think one of the reasons is because we had the 18 deaths last year, and people realize that Mount Everest is a dangerous mountain.” However, he doesn’t believe that should deter climbers ...

As the dust settles from the 2021 Everest climbing season, a look at how it went amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Climbers at Mount Everest base camp weigh the decision to continue their challenge amid ...

The 2025 climbing season in the Himalayas has begun without controversy. Climbing techniques have evolved over centuries, often creating controversy and debate.

In addition to his Everest climbs, Kami Rita has scaled several other peaks that are among the world’s highest, including K2, Cho Oyu, Manaslu and Lhotse. According to Nepal's Department of Tourism, ...

Dead bodies are a common sight on top of Mount Everest ... In 2015, an avalanche roared through Everest, killing at least 19 people. When people die on Everest, it can be difficult to remove ...

According to Nepal's Department of Tourism, 214 climbers have been issued permits to attempt Mount Everest from the Nepali side of the peak in the south this climbing season, which ends in May.

Oxygen Levels are substantially low in this zone due to which climbers are advised not to stay for too long. One of the major risk factors in this zone is the risk of frostbite. Temperatures here ...

An curved arrow pointing right. A Nepali sherpa made a nearly impossible rescue after finding a climber clinging in Mount Everest's 'death zone'. More from News A Nepali sherpa made a nearly ...