While mountaineers are being airlifted, several are still missing on the world's tallest peak. Uncertainity over Everest climbing season continues on the south side, it is likely being
Sources claim that an avalanche triggered by a deadly earthquake has killed at least 19 people at south side of Everest base camp, with 61 injured and several climbers missing.
Mountaineers who had to abandon their Everest expedition last year are now allowed to use their climbing permits till 2019.
The Nepalese government has extended Everest permits of 334 mountaineers
Nepal applies safety measures for climbers on Everest this season that includes a possible change in route. But ambiguity remains on evacuation of Sherpas in case of an accident.
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The Himalayan Club's annual seminar, this month in Bombay, will debate mountaineering on the world's highest peak, and whether it has changed from exploratory climbing to
Hailing from a small village and impoverished background in India’s newest state Telangana, Malavath Poorna wants to inspire others to be achievers.
On May 25, Poorna entered the record
At the latest meet of UAAA in May, the Nepal Mountaineering Association gave a list of all measures it intends to undertake to support the families of the deceased Sherpa
Sherpa and mountaineering community shocked by incident. Authorities say heavy snowing, loose ice slabs could be cause of the natural disaster.
A day after a lethal avalanche struck the most
Nepal government induces confidence building measures for mountaineers after last year's dramatic fight and the global bad press it got.
The Nepal government is in damage control one
From needle and syringe to crampons Dr. Nima carries it all in his backpack from BC to the summit of the 8000er
While most medical practitioners loop their stethoscope around
Travellers are advised to not ski beyond the green zone, but one of the area's key attractions is backcountry powder
A Swiss national died in Gulmarg last Friday
India's second youngest Everest summiteer climbed the world's highest peak at the age of 16 and had to sing to save his life while descendinghttp://youtu.
