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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 mountain.
He treated more than 80 people before helicopters could arrive. In an exclusive story for The Outdoor Journal, he shares his personal journey through the catastrophic event. (more…)
2015: Worst year for climate, extreme athletes
It was a year of jaw dropping lows for the environment and for the outdoors community.
Nepal earthquake: Guerrilla style relief ops keep hope alive
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 other relief material.
Nepal govt prepares action plan for recovery of tourism industry
The plan that will cost millions includes repair of damaged trekking trails and creating alternate trekking routes in Manaslu and Langtang region. .
Several people dead as strong quake hits Nepal again
Sources say at least 26 people have died across the sub-continent as a 7.3 earthquake hit Nepal Tuesday afternoon.
Quake update: Icefall Doctors not optimistic about resetting route up Everest
Nepal government says Icefall Doctors have assessed the traditional climbing route on Everest and are unsure of the 2015 climbing season.
