Mount Everest proudly stands as the tallest mountain in the world, towering at an incredible 8,849 meters (29,032 feet) above ...

This year, several teams went to the Himalayas to attempt winter ascents on Mt. Everest, Manaslu, Makalu and Annapurna. Winter Ascents of Himalayan peaks present an additional set of challenges ...

By Mongabay.com A surge in “helicopter tourism” at Sagarmatha, the Nepali name for Mount Everest, is adversely affecting the ...

Makalu Climbing Team Retreats Shy of Summit With the retreat of the climbing team attempting a winter ascent on Makalu, the ...

Tucked away in the French Alps, Ecrins National Park is a stunning, untamed wilderness of snow-capped summits, glacial ...

Introduction Nepal, home to eight of the arena’s 14 highest peaks, is a the accommodation of the glorified soul for trekkers ...

Nepal has banned solo expeditions on Mount Everest and other peaks over 8000m. Stricter guidelines now require one mountain ...

Everest Base Camp is a pinnacle for adventurers and nature enthusiasts, offering a trek through Nepal's Khumbu region.

According to Glacier Himalaya Treks and Expedition, a private group of experienced mountaineers that offers tours, the permit fee for climbing Mount Everest will increase by $4,000 in September. The ...

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