Climbers from around the world will soon complete their Mt. Everest preparations, and their expeditions will depart for Base Camp. The exciting spring climbing season begins with excitement and ...

Gupta began by acknowledging the role Sherpas play in mountaineering, particularly in dangerous and unpredictable terrains such as Mt Everest. He described two starkly contrasting types of Sherpas ...

The final ascent along Mount Everest’s icy ridge was broadcast live and provided organizers with a dramatic counterpoint to the pro-Tibet protests that marked parts of the torch’s international relay.

Nepal expects a surge in mountaineering expeditions on Mt Everest this spring before fees are hiked to climb the world’s highest mountain. The number of tourists and mountaineers coming to Nepal has ...