Major Ritesh Goel was part of the Indian Army Expedition on Everest Base Camp when the disastrous earthquake struck Nepal in May 2015, and triggered a deadly avalanche on the
It was a year of jaw dropping lows for the environment and for the outdoors community. We look back at the most significant events of 2015.
As another year draws
A small bed-and-breakfast delivers aid to remote regions, a small non-for-profit uses open source mapping to create precise maps of the rugged terrain, an adventure gear company manufactures tarps and
The plan that will cost millions includes repair of damaged trekking trails and creating alternate trekking routes in Manaslu and Langtang region.
Nepal's Ministry of Culture, Tourism and
Sources say at least 26 people have died across the sub-continent as a 7.3 earthquake hit Nepal Tuesday afternoon. The quake was followed by seven aftershocks.
Nearly three weeks
Nepal government says Icefall Doctors have assessed the traditional climbing route on Everest and are unsure of the 2015 climbing season. A final decision will be taken in a day
Sources say two trekkers have died in Manaslu (west of epicentre) with several stranded, while more than 100 are still missing in the Langtang valley (east of epicentre) of Nepal.
The tourism ministry says all mountaineers evacuated from Camp 1 and Camp 2, and sherpas will resume setting up the route after a week. Climbing season (on the south side)
If in India, here are a few things to keep in mind while trying to aid relief efforts in Nepal.
Saturday’s 7.9-magnitude earthquake in Nepal has now reportedly
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
