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Rescued Climber Slammed Online for Not Thanking Sherpa

Malaysian climber Ravichandran Tharumalingam was near death above 26,000 feet when a heroic Sherpa stepped in to save him.

Written by Seiji Ishii June 06, 2023

Climbers Make History: 2 Mountaineers Become First Deaf Americans to Reach Everest Summit

In the wake of harsh conditions and a high death toll already this season, today’s summit victory by one team brings positive news from Everest.

Written by Mary Murphy May 22, 2023

MotoExotica Elevates the Royal Enfield Himalayan Motorcycle

A collab between MotoExotica and Royal Enfield gives birth to a carbon-fiber-clad custom Himalayan motorcycle.

Written by Berne Broudy December 29, 2022

Man to Climb Everest in Search for Brother’s Body in Disney Doc

British television personality Spencer Matthews teamed up with Nims Purja of ’14 Peaks’ for a documentary premiering next year.

Written by Andrew McLemore November 14, 2022

Remembering Queen Elizabeth’s Indelible Mark on Mt. Everest

Britain crowned Queen Elizabeth II and learned two climbers had summitted Mt. Everest on the same day. Soon, a changed United Kingdom emerged.

Written by Sam Anderson September 12, 2022

Fastest to Climb the World’s 5 Highest Peaks: Pasdawa Sherpa Sets Speed Record

When Pasdawa Sherpa flew the Nepali flag on the summit of K2 (28,251 feet) on July 21, he did it as a new record-holder.

Written by Sam Anderson July 26, 2022

Mt. Everest History: First All-Black Expedition Team Summits World’s Highest Peak

In the early hours of May 12, 2022, an American/Kenyan team of mountaineers became the first all-Black expedition to summit Mt. Everest.

Written by Jilli Cluff May 12, 2022

70-Year-Old Plans New Everest Route With No O2

Veteran mountaineer Marc Batard will attempt to climb a new route up the world’s tallest mountain without supplemental oxygen.

Written by Jilli Cluff April 06, 2022

COVID in Everest Base Camp: An Expert Chimes In

Reports of a COVID outbreak on Everest have sparked concern and scrutiny. Expedition guide Adrian Ballinger spoke with us about the issues around COVID safety…

Written by Adam Ruggiero April 22, 2021

Climbing During COVID: What to Expect and Where You Can Go

Think the outdoor travel industry is still stalled due to COVID? Think again. Borders are open, and now may be the best time to climb.

Written by Mary Murphy December 02, 2020

Nepali Government Vows to Ground Helicopter Rescue Scams

On the heels of a recent crackdown on fraudulent climbing permits, the Nepali government recently turned its attention to the trekking industry and phony rescue…

Written by Christophe Noel August 10, 2018